Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment in Citywide Illegal Bitcoin ATM Operation 
“Robert Taylor allegedly went to great lengths to keep his Bitcoin kiosk business as secret as possible to attract a clientele that would pay top dollar for anonymity,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Against Robert Gulliver for Hate Crime Assault at the Oculus
“This unprovoked, hate-driven assault in a busy transit station and popular tourist destination, is just one of the many examples of egregious hate crimes we’re currently prosecuting in Manhattan,” said DA Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea of Miya Ponsetto for Attacking Black Teenager at Arlo Hotel
“Ms. Ponsetto displayed outrageous behavior. As a Black man, I have personally experienced racial profiling countless times in my life and I sympathize with the young man victimized in this incident. This plea ensures appropriate accountability for Ms. Ponsetto by addressing underlying causes for her behavior and ensuring this conduct does not reoccur,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Plans to Expand Hate Crimes Unit
“New Yorkers of all backgrounds deserve to feel safe in Manhattan,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My Office’s expanded Hate Crimes Unit will not only investigate and prosecute hate crimes, but provide outreach and advocacy that helps victims heal and addresses root causes. Combatting hate crimes is a shared priority for my Office, the New York City Council, and the Mayor’s Office, and I’m hopeful we will receive the funding we need to combat the surge in hate crimes.”
D.A. Bragg, NYS Senator Cleare Announce Legislation to Combat Sex Trafficking Across New York State
“These commonsense fixes underscore that survivors of sex trafficking are survivors of sexual violence, and deserve the same protections under New York State law,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Returns 18th Century California Penal Code Book to the People of Mexico
“This book was literally ripped from its original binding and sold for profit, and we are pleased to return it to where it rightfully belongs,” said District Attorney Bragg.
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