Press Releases
D.A. Bragg: Jonathan Wohl Indicted On Attempted Murder For Attack On Court Officers 
“Court officers have the incredibly challenging job of keeping everyone in our courthouses safe, including judges, staff, attorneys, victims, witnesses, the public, and those facing criminal charges. From staffing the main entrances to dozens of individual court parts, they are a universal presence and keep our system moving. We have absolutely no tolerance for any attack on their safety, and the significant charges in this indictment reflect the seriousness with which we are treating this matter,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Secures Return Of $170k To Workers In Wage Theft Prosecution
“George Cole stole hard-earned wages from workers who put hours of dedicated labor into construction projects, using the stolen money to purchase lavish personal items. Now, this defendant will return wages to the very workers he stole from,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Every worker in Manhattan deserves to receive each dollar they make, and my office will continue to create accountability for those who jeopardize that. We were also proud to use our Stolen Wage Fund to make these workers whole. To report wage theft, please call or message our Worker Protection Unit at (646) 712-0298.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Extradition Of Man Charged With Rape, Drug Possession, Who Allegedly Fled To Dominican Republic
“As alleged, Francisco Caminero attempted to evade prosecution of multiple felonies, including rape, by fleeing to the Dominican Republic for years,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will never stop pursuing justice for survivors of crime and thank our law enforcement partners for helping ensure Caminero’s return to New York.”
D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Unprovoked Attack On Pregnant Woman In Chelsea
“Raquan El allegedly attacked a vulnerable New Yorker—an unsuspecting pregnant woman who was a complete stranger to him—in a brutal act of violence with a weapon,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will not tolerate New Yorkers being assaulted. I wish the victim a speedy recovery.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Hate Crime Indictment Of Woman For Antisemitic Subway Attack On U.E.S.
“As alleged, Woki Massaquoi unleashed hate-driven violence on a woman in an unprovoked attack in our transit system,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This harmful conduct is unacceptable and no one should be targeted because of their religion. Our specially trained prosecutors are working diligently each day to bring cases forward, and we urge anyone who has been a victim or witness to a hate crime or bias incident to please call 911 or report it to our Office at 212-335-3100.”
D.A. Bragg: Five Charged In Multi-Layered Financial Fraud Conspiracy That Netted Nearly $1 Million
“The defendants allegedly perpetrated a wide-ranging conspiracy motivated by profit and greed. In addition to allegedly forging and depositing stolen checks, they robbed random victims and put their safety at risk, once again demonstrating the connection between financial fraud and traditional street crime. Protecting the financial security of Manhattanites is a key component of public safety, and this Office will continue to prioritize uncovering and dismantling these pernicious schemes,” said District Attorney Bragg.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office