Press Releases
D.A. Bragg, Construction Fraud Task Force Announce Indictment In $170k Wage Theft Case 
“These workers performed extremely dangerous rigging work from the top of landmark skyscrapers, a job that requires both extreme skill and nerves of steel,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Yet, for nearly 18 months, we allege George Cole operated a lucrative company without insurance for his employees – all while stealing their wages. This indictment demonstrates the importance of collaboration among the members of our Construction Fraud Task Force to keeping New York’s workers safe, and I thank each of our partners for their work on this investigation.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Hector Rivera For 2021 Harlem Shooting
“This prison sentence is commensurate with the devastating injuries Hector Rivera inflicted on a Harlemite,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As a jury of his peers found in this all-count conviction, he plotted for more than two months before executing his attack. I hope today’s sentencing can bring some peace to the victim.”
D.A. Bragg Awards $3 Million to the Fortune Society in Ongoing Mental Health Investments
“Through these investments we are creating a continuum of care for Manhattanites struggling with mental health or substance use disorders that will create lasting public safety,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Return of 19 Antiquities to Italy
“Italy has been an epicenter of organized antiquities looting for decades, but we continue to undo the damage thanks to our incredible team of investigators, analysts, and prosecutors. I thank the Italian government for its continued extraordinary cooperation, and our colleagues at HSI for their partnership. During my tenure, I am proud to have returned more than 275 objects back to the people of Italy” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Manslaughter Indictments Against Drivers In Hit-And-Run That Killed Father of Six
“When our highways and streets turn into playgrounds for cars, it leads to tragedy,” said District Attorney Bragg. “These defendants displayed extreme recklessness and negligence when they allegedly raced down the Henry Hudson Parkway. Now, Mr. Quintana’s six children and all of his loved ones are mourning his painful loss.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment of NYPD Officer For Repeatedly Punching Victim in the Face and Head
“Christian Zapata is charged with repeatedly punching a victim who posed no immediate danger or physical threat. We will continue to impartially investigate instances where members of law enforcement use unnecessary force, because doing so is essential for enhancing public safety and confidence in the criminal justice system,” said District Attorney Bragg.
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