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November 6, 2025

D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Using Stolen Identity To Get Luxury Apartment, Sublet It Under False Pretenses Click For More

“As alleged, Anthony Pittman stole a woman’s identity to apply for and place a deposit on a Manhattan apartment building before turning around and renting it to a subletter under false pretenses. That subletter was then forced to vacate the apartment once the alleged fraud was discovered, while PITTMAN walked away with the supposed rent payments,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The investigation is ongoing. Please call us at 212-335-3300 if you may be a victim.”

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November 5, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentences Of Duo In Fatal East Harlem Shooting Click For More

“Mr. Reeves was a loving father whose life was taken in a sudden and horrific act of gun violence,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The defendants coordinated this brazen attack and shot Mr. Reeves without any regard for his life. Combatting gun violence remains my top priority, including by holding offenders accountable. Thanks to our hardworking prosecutors, the defendants will serve significant prison terms. My heart goes out to Mr. Reeves’ family and loved ones, who are still recovering from this tragedy.”

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November 3, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces All-Count Trial Conviction In Fatal Fourth Of July Drunk Driving Crash Trial Click For More

“Family and friends were enjoying a Fourth of July barbeque in Corlears Hook Park before their lives were drastically and tragically changed forever. Daniel Hyden was intoxicated when he drove through a fence, killing Lucille Pinkney, Herman Pinkney, Ana Morel, and Emily Ruiz, as well as injuring seven others,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Today, the court found him guilty of numerous crimes for this horrific act of vehicular violence, including four counts of Murder in the Second Degree. While this verdict won’t bring them back to life, I hope that this conviction can bring at least some measure of comfort for their friends and family.”

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October 31, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Rodney Johnson For Murder Of Younger Sister Click For More

“Rodney Johnson viciously and repeatedly stabbed his own sister in a deadly act of violence in their home,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The defendant seized the opportunity to attack his sister at one of her most vulnerable moments and ultimately killed her in front of their mother. No family should ever have to experience this type of horrific and traumatic conduct. I sincerely hope that Shayla Johnson’s family and loved ones can heal and recover from this devastating tragedy.”

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October 31, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Home Invasion Gunpoint Burglary Of 99-Year-Old Landlord Click For More

“As alleged, Domingo Vasquez Rodriguez callously assaulted and then robbed 99-year-old Jose Antonio Tur at gunpoint before fleeing with his cash,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Mr. Tur was a pillar of his community and deeply loved by his family members. I offer all those mourning his death my sincere condolences.”

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October 30, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea In Fatal Stabbing On Pier 84 Click For More

“Today, Luis Gil is facing accountability for fatally stabbing 33-year-old Hugo Morales in an unprovoked attack on Pier 84. The defendant’s egregious actions abruptly cut Mr. Morales’s life short,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Mr. Morales immigrated to America with the hopes of earning enough money to eventually build his mother a house in Guatemala. My thoughts are with Mr. Morales’s loved ones as they continue to mourn his tragic loss.” 


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
“Despite his attempts to escape accountability, he will now serve significant time in prison.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more about the sentencing of Marquis Chappelle to 25 years-to-life in state prison for fatally shooting his roommate, Ousmane Ag: https://www.amny.com/law/harlem-man-who-gunned-down-roommate-over-stolen-soda-gets-sentence-of-25-to-life/
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
ICYMI: Watch here to learn more about the sentencing of Aljo Mrkulic to 39 years-to-life in prison for the brutal murder of 30-year-old Christopher Rodriguez, setting a fire that endangered countless residents and attacking three police officers.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
“Kamal Semrade turned a moving train into a weapon that caused devastating, life-altering injuries.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this all-count trial conviction for a subway shoving: https://patch.com/new-york/upper-east-side-nyc/man-convicted-after-woman-paralyzed-ues-subway-shoving-prosecutors-say