Press Releases
D.A. Bragg: Christopher Velarde Sentenced For Unprovoked Attacks At Midtown Deli And Subway Station 
“Christopher Velarde committed vicious unprovoked attacks against two complete strangers in the span of minutes,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Both victims were significantly injured by this violence, requiring hospitalization and extensive surgeries, in addition to emotional trauma. Manhattanites deserve to be safe both above and below ground, and I hope the resolution of this case provides a sense of justice to the victims and their loved ones.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Donald Ziebenhood
“As alleged, Donald Ziebenhood escalated his threatening conduct towards his husband in multiple acts of intimate partner violence over the course of a year. My thoughts are with Mr. Zieben’s loved ones,” said District Attorney Bragg. “If you or someone you know is being abused by a current of former partner, we encourage you to call us at 212-335-9373 where trained professionals can provide resources and help.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Rental Scam That Defrauded Multiple Victims Of Thousands Of Dollars
“Juan Valoy allegedly preyed on New Yorkers who were simply looking for a stable place to live at a time when affordable housing is scarce. The defendant allegedly exploited these circumstances so he could line his own pockets, all while leaving families with children without a home,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We believe there are additional victims of this scheme and encourage them to contact our Immigrant Affairs Unit at 212-335-3600. Interpreters are available to assist non-native English speakers and we encourage all to reach out regardless of immigration status.”
D.A. Bragg, D.O.I. Commissioner Strauber Announce Indictment Of Landlords For Tenant Harassment In Chelsea Apartment
“As alleged, Meyer Chetrit waged a campaign of harassment against two rent-regulated tenants in their 70s in hopes they would move out, and the building could be sold,” said District Attorney Bragg. “From winters without heat and unrepaired roofs causing leaks and ceiling collapses, these New Yorkers were forced to live in uninhabitable conditions. This is exactly the type of pattern of criminal harassment my Office’s Housing and Tenant Protection Unit was created to stop. All New Yorkers deserve to live in safe homes – please contact our Housing and Tenant Protection Unit at 212-335-3300 or Danyhousing@dany.nyc.gov for help.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Samuel Junker For Unprovoked Chambers Street Subway Shoving
“Samuel Junker has been held accountable for shoving an innocent woman – a wife and mother – onto the tracks of a Lower Manhattan subway station in a brutal, unprovoked attack,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will continue to treat acts of violence committed throughout our subway system with the seriousness they deserve, and I thank our prosecutors for their hard work.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence In Subway Attempted Rape
“Patrick Robles violently attempted to rape a young woman on the subway as she did everything she could to escape the attack,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I thank the survivor for her bravery throughout this prosecution and during today’s sentencing.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office