Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence For Man Convicted Of Raping Two Women At Knifepoint 
“Victor Jenkins targeted vulnerable women who he thought would not report his brutal attacks, even explicitly telling one that law enforcement would not believe her. Not only did our prosecutors believe these women, so did a jury of 12 New Yorkers,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Now, he will serve a significant prison sentence for these horrific crimes. I thank the survivors for their immense courage in cooperating with law enforcement and, moreover, taking the stand to testify. I hope this conviction sends the message that we are here to help all survivors, no matter the circumstances.”
D.A. Bragg: Check Fraud Ring Indicted For Stealing $1.2M From Bazooka Companies, Maker Of Classic Bubble Gum
“As alleged, this group stole more than a million dollars by intercepting a check, creating a fraudulent corporate business account, and laundering the money for personal gain,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Despite the decline in the use of paper checks, check fraud is on the rise. We urge New Yorkers and businesses alike to use secure electronic payment methods whenever possible to protect themselves from fraud.”
D.A. Bragg: Doorman Indicted For Stealing $477k From Retired NYC Teacher, Husband
“As alleged, Alfredo Mateo abused his access as a doorman to deplete the financial accounts of a retired teacher who was living in a nursing home, and her husband, who had recently passed away,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Those who take advantage of the access entrusted in them to target older community members and steal from hardworking New Yorkers will be held accountable. I thank the Special Commissioner of Investigation for the New York City School District for their partnership in the investigation.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Hate Crime Indictment Of Man For Upper East Side Pattern Robberies Targeting Older New Yorkers
“As alleged, Gary Sanders purposefully targeted three older New Yorkers in age-based robberies, injuring two in the course of the attacks,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Taking advantage of vulnerable, older New Yorkers is unacceptable and we will continue to hold those accountable who cause them harm.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Hate Crime Indictment Of Man For Two Antisemitic Attacks On The Upper West Side
“As alleged, Myles Utz attacked two strangers in antisemitic incidents just minutes apart,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This alleged conduct is unacceptable, and we will continue working closely with our law enforcement partners to hold people accountable who target Manhattanites in hate-based acts of violence. During this time of increased threats and acts of violence against Manhattan’s Jewish community, I encourage anyone who believes they have been a victim of a hate crime to call 911 or report it to our Office’s Hate Crimes Unit at 212-335-3100.”
D.A. Bragg Moves To Vacate Homicide Conviction Of Jon-Adrian Velazquez
“JJ Velazquez has lived in the shadow of his conviction for more than 25 years, and I hope that today brings with it a new chapter for him,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I am grateful to our Post-Conviction Justice Unit for its commitment to impartially uncovering the facts and evidence in this case. Since the creation of the Unit in 2022 we have vacated 10 convictions through reinvestigations and 500 more related to law enforcement members convicted of misconduct. These convictions have deep consequences for individuals and their loved ones, compromise public safety, and undermine trust in the criminal justice system, which is why this work is of the utmost importance to me. We will continue to review these types of cases with the thoroughness and fairness they require.”
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Today SCOTUS is hearing a case challenging federal ghost gun regulations issued by @ATFHQ. Having strong, comprehensive federal regulation of firearms is essential for combating the scourge of gun violence and keeping our communities safe. Learn more:
“Despite the decline in the use of paper checks, check fraud is on the rise.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment for an alleged check fraud conspiracy in @Gothamist:
“As alleged, Alfredo Mateo abused his access as a doorman to deplete the financial accounts of a retired teacher who was living in a nursing home, and her husband, who had recently passed away.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more about this indictment in @nypost:
My Office has been in close touch with the @NYPDCT & our other law enforcement partners in the lead up to this tragic anniversary. We're using every tool available to ensure Manhattan will always be a safe & welcoming home for Jewish New Yorkers, & all communities in the borough.
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