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August 1, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Man Who Raped Two Women He Threatened With Boxcutter Click For More

“Keanu Martinez violently raped a woman and a teenager who he targeted for their perceived vulnerabilities. But these survivors were stronger than he could have imagined, and took the stand to testify to his horrific crimes,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I thank my office’s prosecutors and everyone who worked on this trial for securing accountability for these crimes. Most of all, I thank the survivors for their bravery in sharing what happened both at the trial and at today’s sentencing.”

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August 1, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Violent Sex Trafficker Alex Jean Click For More

“Alex Jean’s trafficking operation was extraordinarily brutal, including a pattern of kidnappings and rapes that were intended to dehumanize these women,” said District Attorney Bragg. “But each was able to escape, and moreover, bravely came forward and testified in open court. I thank them for their inspiring courage, as well as every member of my office that helped put an end to Jean’s crimes.”

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July 30, 2025

D.A. Bragg: Bright Horizons Day Care Workers Charged With Abusing, Mistreating Toddlers Click For More

“As alleged, these day care workers abused and criminally mistreated multiple toddlers, no older than 24 months,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My office’s Child Abuse Bureau is dedicated to protecting our youngest New Yorkers and is here to help them. Concerned parents or guardians should call us at 212-335-4300.”

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July 30, 2025

D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Firing Shots At Ex’s Boyfriend’s Store, Possessing Firearms And Other Weapons Click For More

“Wilfred Cruz allegedly shot and damaged a storefront belonging to the current boyfriend of his ex-girlfriend,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My office’s Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Bureau and the NYPD’s 23rd Precinct kept digging, and, as we allege, recovered three operable guns and ammunition, and more than two dozen other weapons from axes to machetes. I thank our law enforcement partners for their ongoing collaboration to keep Manhattanites safe from gun violence.”

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July 29, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Christian Valdez For Throwing Girlfriend Into Oncoming Train In Lower Manhattan Click For More

“Christian Valdez will serve nearly two decades in prison following his conviction for committing a life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As a result of this extremely serious attack, the victim has permanent physical injuries, and experiences emotional trauma. I hope the resolution of this case offers her some sense of justice.”  

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July 28, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea in SoHo Apartment Building Rape Click For More

“A young woman was walking into her SoHo apartment building when Ellow Williams followed her inside, strangled her until she appeared to lose consciousness, and raped her. He will now serve a lengthy prison sentence for this brutal and terrifying attack,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My office’s Special Victims Division has the resources to support survivors of sexual assault and ensure accountability for those who commit these crimes - please call us at 212-335-9373.”


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 day ago
Happy National Intern Day! We are so proud of our Summer Law Fellows, College and High School Interns who have enthusiastically worked at the office over the summer as they support our mission to serve the community and make the borough a safer place for all New Yorkers.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
As the #LavenderLaw Conference comes to an end, we had a great time hosting a Career Fair Mixer with our fellow DAs as our prosecutors spoke with interested students, and members of the LGBTQ+ legal community!
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 days ago
Statement from D.A. Bragg on the shooting yesterday in Midtown Manhattan.