Press Releases
D.A. Bragg: Three Indicted For Selling Firearms To Undercover Officer 
“As alleged, these defendants knowingly and willingly sold dangerous firearms to an undercover officer,” said District Attorney Bragg. “These weapons included ghost guns, assault rifles and semi-automatic pistols – all of which could have inflicted significant violence and harm on our neighborhoods. I thank the NYPD for its partnership and to the officer who put themself in harm’s way to protect Manhattanites. Addressing gun violence and the flow of illegal firearms continues to be my top priority.”
D.A. Bragg: Man Sentenced to 14 Years-To-Life in Prison For Nail Salon Sex Assaults
“David Gonzalez trailed a young woman through East Harlem for several blocks before following her into a nail salon and sexually assaulting her,” said District Attorney Bragg. “In the span of just two minutes, he attacked her, sexually assaulted another patron, and terrified everyone in that salon. Her fellow New Yorkers rallied around her and were able to chase him out of the store. I thank them all for their courage, and particularly the two survivors who bravely took the stand to testify at trial.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence of Man For Murdering His Wife In Washington Heights
“Maria Kelly’s life was taken too soon when her husband viciously pummeled her in the head with a crowbar while on her way to work, leaving her for dead on the street,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Now, Julio Aponte is facing significant accountability for this chilling and horrific attack. I hope that this sentence brings Ms. Kelly’s family, friends and loved ones a sense of relief, comfort and justice.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea of Lauren Pazienza For Fatally Pushing 87-Year-Old Broadway Vocal Coach
“Lauren Pazienza aggressively shoved Barbara Gustern to the ground and walked away as the beloved New Yorker lay there bleeding. Today’s plea holds Pazienza accountable for her deadly actions,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We continue to mourn the loss of Barbara Gustern, a talented musical theater performer and vocal coach who touched so many in New York City and beyond.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Rush-Hour Car Chase, Crash That Injured Seven By Grand Central Station
“As alleged, this driver injured seven people and put the safety of many other New Yorkers at risk as he recklessly careened throughout Midtown during rush hour. I am wishing all the victims in this incident a quick and speedy recovery from their injuries,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted On Attempted Murder For Stabbing EMT
“First responders work on the frontlines every day to serve the City of New York. As alleged, Rudy Garcia viciously attacked an EMT who was doing her job and coming to his aid,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I’m grateful for the swift action of other members of the Mount Sinai Health System and the NYPD. My thoughts are with the victim as she continues to recover and heal.”
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