Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Hate Crime Murder Indictment For Brutal Stabbing In Inwood 
“As alleged, Maximito Polanco-Parra was blatantly targeted because of his race in this jarring, violent attack,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I join the family and friends of Mr. Polanco-Parra in mourning the loss of their loved one.”
D.A. Bragg Announced Prison Sentence of Andrew Young For Brutal West Harlem Stabbing
“Andrew Young repeatedly stabbed an unarmed, defenseless man in an attack.” said District Attorney Bragg. “Resorting to violence to settle disputes can lead to significant injuries for individual victims, while also destabilizing our neighborhoods as a whole. I thank our prosecutors for their excellent work in securing this conviction and seeking justice.”
D.A. Bragg: Washington Heights Man Indicted For Manufacturing Ghost Guns & Making Threats Against Former Girlfriend
“This defendant is alleged to have made threats using weapons he easily assembled in his own apartment,” said District Attorney Bragg. “These facts, as alleged, once against demonstrate just how simple and cheap it is for someone to create their own deadly firearms, and the rapid pace of technological advancement is only going to make this process simpler. We must pass our legislation to close the 3D gun manufacturing loophole and stop the spread of digital files to proactively address the continued proliferation of these guns.”
D.A. Bragg: Joseph Sandoval Sentenced to Prison For Murdering Deliveryman Sala Miah While Stealing His E-Bike
“Joseph Sandoval robbed and murdered a hardworking deliveryman who was just trying to make a living,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Mr. Miah was a beloved family man who came to this country for a better life, and his murder devastated his community. Delivery workers are an essential part of our city, and we will not accept any type of violence against them.”
D.A. Bragg: Babysitter Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison For Sexually Assaulting Child In His Care
“Thanks to the bravery of this young survivor who came forward, we were able to hold Jonathan Luna accountable for his horrific crime,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Based on the charged individual’s employment history working with children in afterschool programs and summer camps, we are deeply concerned that there may be additional victims. If your child may have had contact with this individual, I urge you to contact my Office’s Child Abuse Unit by calling (212) 335-4308.”
D.A. Bragg: Husband, Wife Sentenced To Combined 24 Years In Prison For Sex Trafficking Operation
“Kareem and Sharice Mitchell preyed on young New Yorkers, including two entrusted to their care,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The vulnerabilities exploited by the Mitchells – youth, homelessness, isolation – are common among trafficking survivors. Those same vulnerabilities often prevent survivors from coming forward to law enforcement. I call on the legislature to confront the realities of sex trafficking in New York State: help us dismantle operations like these by eliminating the criminal statute of limitations.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office