Press Releases
Coalition Calls On Legislature To Support Trafficking Survivors By Eliminating Statute Of Limitations 
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr., said: “It is long past time for New York State to eliminate the statute of limitations for sex trafficking and child sex trafficking. When we give survivors more time to report, they come forward. Five years is simply not enough – which the State recognized when it eliminated the statute of limitations for serious sex crimes two decades ago. I call on the legislature to help us support survivors and prosecute traffickers: pass this critical bill this session. Thank you to the bill’s sponsors, Senator Cleare and Assemblymember Dinowitz, as well as the survivors and advocates who stood with us today, for their persistence, dedication, and leadership.”
D.A. Bragg Announces 20-Year Sentence For Man Who Sexually Assaulted Three People In Inwood Park Within One Hour
“Elvis Nina Pichardo terrified our community when he attacked three different people enjoying a warm summer day in Inwood Hill Park in the span of less than one hour,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As the sentence today makes clear, this type of repugnant conduct will not be tolerated.”
El Fiscal Bragg Anuncia Acusación Formal De Individuo Por Hacerse Pasar Por Abogado De Inmigración Y Robar Miles De Dólares En Honorarios Legales Falsos
"Como se alega, neoyorquinos que buscan convertirse en residentes permanentes confiaron en Pablo Israel Ortega Cuenca para que les proporcionara servicios legales, y él violó esa confianza aprovechándose de ellos y poniéndolos en riesgo de deportación", dijo el fiscal Bragg. "Si usted cree que usted o alguien que conoce ha sido víctima de este tipo de fraude, le exhortamos a que llame a la línea directa de la Unidad de Asuntos del Inmigrante de nuestra oficina al 212-335-3600 o por WhatsApp al 347-371-0877. Hay intérpretes disponibles para ayudar a los que no hablan inglés, e invitamos a todos a que se comuniquen independientemente de su estatus migratorio."
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment of Man for Posing as an Immigration Attorney and Stealing Thousands of Dollars in Fake Legal Fees
“As alleged, New Yorkers looking to become permanent residents trusted Pablo Israel Ortega Cuenca to provide them with legal services, and he broke that trust by taking advantage of them and putting them at risk of deportation,” said District Attorney Bragg. “If you believe you or someone you know has been a victim of this type of fraud, we urge you to call our office’s Immigration Affairs Unit hotline at 212-335-3600 or via WhatsApp at 347-371-0877. Interpreters are available to assist non-native English speakers and we encourage all to reach out regardless of immigration status.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea of Executive And Company in Wide-Ranging Construction Fraud
“By corrupting the market, Lawrence Wecker and Joseph Guinta robbed legitimate MWBEs and smaller contractors of the chance to do business in New York,” said District Attorney Bragg. “These defendants engaged in multiple types of fraud and corruption, from committing insurance fraud to doling cash bribes. We will not tolerate fraud in the construction industry, particularly at the expense of New York’s workers.”
D.A. Bragg Announces 25-To-Life Sentence For Man Who Killed His Cousin, Hid Her Body In Plastic Container
“The defendant’s criminal conduct was an unspeakable betrayal,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Khalid Barrow strangled his cousin in her own home, all for his own financial gain. I am amazed by the resiliency of Nisaa Walcott’s family members, who have persevered through the horrific murder of their loved one by her own cousin. They attended the trial every single day, listening to incredibly disturbing testimony. No sentence can undo this family’s pain, but I hope they continue to heal from this terrible loss.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office