Press Releases
D.A. Bragg, DOI Commissioner Strauber, NYS Inspector General Lang Announce Guilty Plea of Unlicensed Labor Broker 
Salvador Almonte Jr. Evaded Insurance Premiums for Workers on Dangerous High-Rise Construction Jobs Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Jocelyn E. Strauber
D.A. Bragg Announces Manslaughter Conviction of Daryl Campbell for Irving Plaza Shooting
“Daryl Campbell was convicted by his peers of killing a man and shooting three others during a tragic and deadly confrontation in a packed New York City music venue,” said District Attorney Bragg. “In addition to seriously injuring his rival and killing his rival’s bodyguard, Mr. Campbell shot innocent bystanders and put hundreds of other lives at risk. Beyond the pain that still lives with Mr. McPhatter’s loved ones, every death tears at the fabric of our city and communities. We will vigorously prosecute anyone who commits this type of deadly violence.”
D.A. Bragg, P.C. Sewell: Radical Cleric Shaikh Faisal Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Recruiting Supporters and Facilitating Efforts to Join ISIS
“Shaikh Faisal’s advocacy, recruitment and provision of material support to ISIS helped the terrorist organization perform horrific acts, including the murder and kidnapping of innocent people,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Our Counter Terrorism Program worked alongside our NYPD partners to convict Faisal and secure today’s prison sentence. Tragically, Manhattan will continue to be a target for those who want to harm this country. Working with our federal and state law enforcement partners, our office stands at the ready to continue combatting terrorism.”
D.A. Bragg Announces All-Count Trial Conviction of Douglas Young For Murdering Deliverista
“Deliveristas are essential workers who keep our city running. They should not have to fear for their lives while on the job. We will not tolerate this type of senseless gun violence against hardworking New Yorkers, and I thank our prosecutors for achieving this strong conviction. I know that there are still family and friends mourning the loss of Mr. Villalva Vitinio and I join with them in honoring his memory,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Returns 12 Antiquities to the Republic of Türkiye
“Many of these pieces, which come from archaeological sites that have been the persistent target of looting, have been circulating across the globe for decades. Now, they are finally being returned to Türkiye, where they rightfully belong,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg: Rape Indictment for Man Accused of UWS Apartment Building Attack
“The horrific conduct charged in the indictment is beyond disturbing,” said District Attorney Alvin Bragg. “New Yorkers should not have to fear for their safety when they walk into their apartment buildings. Our Special Victims Division is here to offer support to survivors and our highly trained prosecutors treat these types of cases with the utmost care. If you have experienced sexual violence, please call us at 212-335-9373 and we will investigate with the respect that all survivors deserve.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office