Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Violent East Harlem Stranger Rape 
“Public safety means not having to fear a simple walk to the subway,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I thank the NYPD for its quick work tracking down this suspect and making an arrest on these deeply disturbing allegations. I want to ensure survivors that we have the resources to help you in a trauma-informed manner that puts your needs first. Please call us at 212-335-9373.”
D.A. Bragg, DOI Commissioner Strauber, I.G. Lang Announced Sentencing of Unlicensed Labor Broker
“Salvador Almonte Jr. put workers’ lives at risk by lying to insurance companies and the State of New York. Instead of receiving the medical insurance and disability pay they deserved, his employees were left exposed and vulnerable because of his criminal conduct,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will continue to work alongside our law enforcement partners to ensure the strongest protections for hard-working New Yorkers who put their safety at risk to keep this city moving.”
D.A. Bragg, NYS Sen. Cordell Cleare Call on Legislature To Eliminate Statute of Limitations for Sex Trafficking
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and New York State Senator Cordell Cleare called on the New York State Legislature to stand with survivors by eliminating the five-year criminal statute of limitations for sex trafficking and extending the window for survivors to file lawsuits.
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment of NYPD Officer For Punching Victim Six Times And Knocking Him Unconscious
“As we allege, the defendant’s assault caused the victim to suffer substantial pain. Police officers are often put in challenging situations, but they must use their training appropriately and treat the residents of New York City with respect,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Indicts Six For Violent Conspiracy in Retaliation Plot
“As alleged, these defendants deliberately targeted a rival in an organized quest for vengeance, and now two families are mourning the loss of their loved ones," said District Attorney Bragg. "This indictment once again shows how the easy availability of firearms continues to plague our communities. I thank our skilled prosecutors and our NYPD partners for their work to quickly identify the connection between these murders and put together this multi-faceted case."
D.A. Bragg Returns Two Ancient Stone Figures To Iraq
“Once again, we see historic and priceless antiquities hidden from the public and sitting in the possession of traffickers and looters. We will not allow New Yok City to be a safe harbor for stolen cultural artifacts,” said District Attorney Bragg.
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