Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence For COVID-19 Small Business Owners Scam 
“Anthony Burges’ scheme affected small businesses across New York City and the entire country. Instead of keeping his promise to manage costs or reduce existing debt, he forced businesses to close and declare bankruptcy,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will continue to hold accountable those who took advantage of the hardships imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence of Daryl Campbell For Irving Plaza Shooting
“Daryl Campbell used a firearm to target his rival, which led to loss of a life and serious injuries to innocent bystanders,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Gun violence cannot be used as a way to address conflict. The toll of guns continues to be staggeringly high and it is horrific that a night out at a concert ended tragically.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Jail Sentence For Project Foreman Involved in $1 Million+ Wage Theft Scheme
“Wage theft is a crime that takes one billion dollars a year from New York workers. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office will continue to protect New York workers and hold bad actors accountable,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I thank the talented prosecutors and analysts and our Construction Fraud Task Force partner, the New York City Department of Investigation, for working to deliver accountability.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Attempted Murder Indictment For Alleged Upper East Side Subway Shover
“Kamal Semrade now stands indicted on Attempted Murder for an alleged unprovoked attack on a straphanger,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My thoughts are with the victim, whose life is forever changed, and her loved ones. Anyone who seeks to cause harm in our subway system will be held accountable.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment of Man for Targeting, Drugging, and Raping Teenage Girl for Months
“This indictment charges that the defendant used drugs and money to engage in targeted and repeated sexual abuse of a child,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My Office is actively investigating these allegations and the potential that the defendant’s criminal conduct reaches much farther than the charges contained in today’s indictment. Our Special Victims Division is fully equipped to support young survivors, with dedicated prosecutors and investigators working alongside specially trained social workers. Please call us at 212-335-3400.”
Saturday Night Lights Tournament To Showcase Talent of NYC Youth & Tip off Citywide Summer Sports Activities at 136 Locations
“Saturday Night Lights is our signature youth violence prevention program,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Our city and law enforcement partners have worked side-by-side with us to enhance and expand access to free, high-quality sports for our young people – knowing that, particularly as we enter the summer months, it is more important than ever to have safe spaces for them to play, learn, and connect. This showcase highlights what we’re all about: bringing together stakeholders from every part of the city to support our young people and provide them with opportunities for growth. Thank you to Basketball City for hosting us, and most of all, to all of our participants!”
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