Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Moves to Vacate Steven Lopez’s Conviction in Central Park Jogger Case 
“All of the factors taken together – as set forth in our motion papers – show what the people believe are unique circumstances, combined with Mr. Lopez’s youth, made his plea involuntary – and therefore unconstitutional," said D.A. Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Returns 142 Antiquities Valued at Nearly $14 Million to the People of Italy
“Though the pieces being repatriated today have a written price tag of millions of dollars, the historical, artistic, and cultural values attached to each of the relics are immeasurable and priceless. These artifacts deserve a place in their homeland, where the people of Italy can jointly appreciate the marvels of their country’s past,” said District Attorney Bragg
D.A. Bragg Announces Murder Indictment in Stabbing of 80-Year-Old Leonilda Nuez Balbuena
“Leonilda Nuez Balbuena’s life ended in a shocking and brutal crime. No family should ever have to experience the pain caused by this type of tragedy, and we are committed to ensuring accountability,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment in Pepper Spray Hate Crime Assault on Four Asian Women
"People of all backgrounds deserve to feel safe, which is why my Office is enhancing these prosecutions through the expansion of the Hate Crimes Unit,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Charges Against 62-Year-Old Man for Raping, Trafficking 14-Year-Old Runaway Girl
"Again and again, we see traffickers target runaway children in our busiest transit hubs and use various forms of coercion to force them to perform commercial sexual acts," said D.A. Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Against Derrick Johnson for Hate Crime Assault at Rockefeller Center
“The subway is central to our city, and riders of all backgrounds deserve safety when they travel,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The rise of bias-driven crimes is unacceptable."
Manhattan District Attorney's Office