Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Elhadji Sene For Serial Identity Theft 
-“Elhadji Sene was sentenced to significant time in state prison for stealing the identities and hard-earned money of countless individuals and for unlawfully possessing a loaded firearm. I hope today’s sentencing sends a message that people who steal the identities of vulnerable New Yorkers will be held accountable,” said District Attorney Bragg. “If you are a victim of identity theft, please call us at 212-335-8900.”
D.A. Bragg: Alon Riabichev Indicted For Murdering 80-Year-Old Washington Heights Neighbor
“As alleged, Alon Riabichev brutally murdered Lev Vayner, an 80-year-old neighbor who opened his home to Mr. Riabichev when he didn’t have secure housing,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Mr. Riabichev allegedly took advantage of his hospitality in the most brutal way and repeatedly, fatally stabbed him. This ruthless murder is beyond devastating, and my thoughts are with Mr. Vayner’s loved ones as they continue to mourn his painful loss.”
D.A. Bragg: Woman Indicted For Stabbing Tourist Inside Macy’s Bathroom In Holiday Season Attack
“The thousands of families that visit Manhattan during the holiday season deserve to be safe while shopping and celebrating with their loved ones,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As alleged, Kerri Aherne carried out a horrific and unprovoked stabbing of a mother who was simply caring for her 10-month-old baby. This tourist was attacked inside one of the city’s largest and most frequented department stores, posing public safety implications for employees, visitors, and New Yorkers alike. I wish the victim a swift recovery.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea For Fatal Car Crash In East Harlem
“This was a horrific instance of vehicular violence, and my thoughts continue to be with Mr. Reid’s loved ones. This type of reckless driving– swerving in and out of traffic lines at high speeds – can have deadly consequences. As today’s guilty plea demonstrates, we will hold drivers accountable when they endanger public safety and harm New Yorkers.”
Prosecutors Against Gun Violence Urges U.S. Supreme Court To Uphold Hawaii’s Commonsense Firearms Law
PAGV Filed Amicus Brief asking SCOTUS affirm Decision of Ninth Circuit, Allowing Default No-Carry Rule on Private Property Open to Public
D.A. Bragg, State Senator Hoylman-Sigal And Assemblymember Simone Applaud Passage Of “Support Act”, Creating Oversight And Accountability Mechanism After Hospital Discharge
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr.: “Each year, hundreds of New Yorkers are found unfit to stand trial and quickly returned to their communities without adequate supports to prevent the same thing from happening again and again. By signing the SUPPORT Act, Governor Hochul is helping ensure that New Yorkers don’t fall through the cracks of our mental healthcare safety net. I thank the Governor for taking this important step, and applaud our partners on this legislation - New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and New York State Assemblymember Tony Simone - for their never-ceasing advocacy. I look forward to working with all of our legislative partners next year to (keep improving our mental health infrastructure to ensure a continuum of care and long-term stability for people living with serious mental illness.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office