Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of 15-Person Sex Trafficking Ring 
“Monetary control, including predatory cycles of debt, is a common element of coercion used by sex traffickers,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As alleged, this wide-ranging operation recruited women who were seeking to come to the United States from Venezuela and demanded repayment through prostitution. Many of the women were trafficked when the ringleaders allegedly used coercion, including threats of violence, to force them to continue. Together with our partners in the NYPD/HSI Task Force, we are putting a stop to this predatory cycle and horrific abuse.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Kimond Cyrus For Murder Of Upper East Side Deli Clerk
“Kimond Cyrus was sentenced to a significant state prison term for the horrifying shooting of Sueng Chul Choi as he was working his late-night shift.” said District Attorney Bragg. “Cyrus engaged in escalating turned-deadly gun violence – committing a gunpoint robbery before brazenly ending Mr. Choi’s life. Mr. Choi was a father and a hardworking person, and although we cannot bring him back, I hope that his family and loved ones can take solace knowing this defendant has been brought to justice.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Salem Seleiman For 2021 Antisemitic Hate Crime In Times Square
“Salem Seleiman took part in the repugnant and bias-motivated assault of a Jewish man who was peacefully attending a rally,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The victim was targeted based on his religion and did nothing to warrant physical violence. In recent years, we have seen increased threats and violence against Jewish New Yorkers, and we want the community to know that our Hate Crimes Unit takes these matters extremely seriously. If you or someone you know has been the victim of a hate crime, I urge you to call 911 or report it to our Hate Crimes Unit at 212-335-3100.”
ICYMI: D.A. Bragg Calls On New York State Legislature To Pass Tenant Protection Bill In City & State
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. wrote an op-ed in City and State today calling on the New York State Legislature to pass Bill S8559, sponsored by state Senator Brian Kavanagh and Assembly Member Micah Lasher, which will better protect New Yorkers from tenant harassment.
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea In Brutal Attack On Pizzeria Manager
“Tyshaun Watson is facing accountability for viciously attacking a pizzeria manager. This employee, who was just doing his job, suffered significant injuries and had to be placed in a medically induced coma for two weeks,” said District Attorney Bragg. “No worker should ever have to fear for their safety, and my Office will prosecute those who harm them.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Shoving Off-Duty Cop Onto Tracks
“As alleged, Aaron Walker assaulted a complete stranger and shoved him onto the subway tracks in a callous and frightening attack,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I am thankful this off-duty officer was returned to safety with the help of a Good Samaritan. All New Yorkers deserve to be safe in our subway system, and those who commit this type of horrific violence will be prosecuted.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office