Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence For Man Who Slashed Tourist 
“This unconscionable attack nearly took the life of a young man visiting Manhattan for what should have been a joyous occasion,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Everyone deserves to walk the streets of New York City safely and I commend the immense strength of this victim, who recovered from this attack and returned to Manhattan to testify.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence of Geoffrey Tracy for Brutal Stabbing of Apartment Rental Host
“Geoffrey Tracy viciously stabbed his unarmed rental host, who continues to suffer significant physical and emotional damage to this day,” said District Attorney Bragg. “While we can never undo the suffering and trauma from this incident, I hope the accountability from today’s sentence can help the healing process. I thank my office’s prosecutors for steadfastly pursuing this case.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence for Ringleader of Violent West Harlem Drug Trafficking Ring
“This individual led a sprawling and violent drug trafficking ring that wreaked havoc in Harlem,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Our continued prosecution of the dozens of defendants involved in this case makes clear that we will use every tool at our disposal to dismantle these types of groups in any form they take. I thank our team of prosecutors for their work on this complex case.”
D.A. Bragg: Allen Weisselberg Sentenced to 5 Months in Jail
“In Manhattan, you have to play by the rules no matter who you are or who you work for. Trump Organization Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg used his high-level position to secure lavish work perks such as a rent-free luxury Manhattan apartment, multiple Mercedes Benz automobiles and private school tuition for his grandchildren – all without paying required taxes,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment in Fatal Shelter Stabbing
“New Yorkers living in our shelter system deserve to reside safely and should not have to fear for their lives. This was a tragic incident and I thank our law enforcement partners for their collaboration on this case,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Charges in Sex Trafficking Scheme Targeting Teenagers
“Walter Melvin allegedly preyed on and took advantage of two teenage girls in a deliberate plan to engage them in prostitution,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Nobody should have to endure the type of psychological, physical and emotional abuse that these young survivors experienced. Our Office is focused on prosecuting those who engage in this horrific behavior, while also supporting the survivors throughout these cases and helping them heal.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office