Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing of Billy Hernandez for Slashing Ex-Girlfriend in Fulton Street Subway Station 
“Billy Hernandez committed a series of violent crimes, including a slashing that left his ex-girlfriend with extensive scarring and horrified rush hour commuters in one of our city’s busiest transit hubs,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Today, he was held accountable for this disturbing act of targeted violence, and our thoughts are with the victim as she recovers.”
D.A. Bragg Returns Two 7th Century Antiquities to China
“It is a shame that these two incredible antiquities were stolen and at least one remained largely hidden from the public view for nearly three decades. While their total value is more than $3 million, the incredible detail and beauty of these pieces can never be truly captured by a price tag,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg, State of Saxony Announce International Law Enforcement Partnership
District Attorney Bragg said: “Global cooperation is key to our shared fight against far-right extremism and terrorism. Modern crimes do not stop at national borders, so neither do our law enforcement collaborations. I’d like to thank the Attorney General’s Office for its strong partnership and look forward to welcoming its prosecutors to Manhattan.”
D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted for Murdering Marisol Duran At Home In The Presence of Their Children
“I am deeply saddened by the death of Ms. Duran, and for her three children who are now without their mother,” said District Attorney Bragg. “These utterly horrific allegations demonstrate how quickly intimate-partner violence can turn fatal – particularly when there is a gun in the home. Time and again, we see that the most dangerous time in a relationship is when a woman attempts to leave. I urge anyone who needs assistance to contact our office by contacting our Intimate-Partner & Sexual Violence Bureau at 212-335-4308.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Major Expansion of Construction Fraud Task Force
“The work we do in this space would not be possible without the close collaboration and partnership of our integral local, state, and federal law enforcement partners. Construction fraud can fleece the public, hurt law-abiding business owners, and endanger the lives of workers,” said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. “The expansion of the Construction Fraud Task Force demonstrates the seriousness of our commitment to rooting out illegal activity and creating a safe and fair industry.”
D.A. Bragg Announced Additional Indictments of Certified Public Accountant For More Than $10 Million in Insurance Fraud
“These alleged lies are not just numbers on paper – they hurt the financial wellbeing of hardworking construction workers. These companies saved millions in premiums at the expense of their employees and left New York taxpayers on the hook for the bill,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The New York State Insurance Fund provides critical insurance coverage to injured workers, who should be afforded every protection while working dangerous construction jobs.”
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