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November 10, 2022

D.A. Bragg Returns 192 Stolen Antiquities to Pakistan Click For More

"We will continue to pursue full accountability against Mr. Kapoor and his co-conspirators, who showed a blatant disregard for the cultural and historic significant of these antiquities,” said District Attorney Bragg.

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November 10, 2022

Manhattan D.A.’s Office Freezes $1.3 Million in Cryptocurrency in Ten Months Click For More

“Using our blockchain analysis expertise, our investigators, prosecutors, and specialized cryptocurrency analysts were able to locate and freeze more than $1.3 million of stolen cryptocurrency in the past 10 months alone,” said D.A. Bragg. "While many of these cyberthieves are overseas and currently out of our reach, the cryptocurrency they stole is not."

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November 3, 2022

D.A. Bragg Announces Murder Charges Against Man who Fatally Shot Mom’s Ex-Partner Click For More

“This was a non-sensical and horrific execution-style murder of a father of two,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will continue to use every lever possible to prevent gun violence. I thank our prosecutors who share the unwavering commitment to holding those responsible for these crimes fully accountable for their actions.”

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November 2, 2022

D.A. Bragg Returns 7th Century Antiquity to Cambodia Click For More

“This antiquity was callously ripped away from an ancient temple so it could be sold for profit,” said District Attorney Bragg. “After it was illegally circulating on the art market and in a private collection for years, our Antiquities Trafficking Unit, in collaboration with our law enforcement partners, are finally returning this piece home.”

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November 2, 2022

Dark Web Drug Seller Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison Click For More

“Chester Anderson profited by operating in the shadows of the dark web to sell illicit drugs,” said Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg.

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November 1, 2022

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Hate Crime Arsons Click For More

“Hate has no place here in Manhattan and New Yorkers of all backgrounds deserve to feel safe. As alleged, this individual left a wake of physical destruction but also made an entire community unsafe because he targeted LGBTQIA+ establishments,” said D.A. Bragg.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 weeks ago
Our Antiquities Trafficking Unit has recovered around 6,350 artifacts worth nearly $500 million and repatriated nearly 6,000 of them to 38 countries. Congratulations to Unit Chief Matthew Bogdanos for being honored in TIME for his work:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 weeks ago
NEW: Today we announced the indictment of Remington Yhap for allegedly raping a teenage patient during a therapy session after engaging in a several-months-long course of sexual misconduct. This investigation is ongoing. If you have been subjected to abuse, please call our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373.

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Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 weeks ago
“My thoughts are with the victim who will be paralyzed for the rest of his life due to this near-fatal shooting.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the sentencing of Zykil Adamson for shooting a 26-year-old man: