Press Releases
D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Murdering His Wife In Harlem 
“Basilisa Negron was getting ready for work one morning when her estranged husband allegedly broke into her apartment and murdered her with six gunshots at close range,” said District Attorney Bragg. ”If you are experiencing intimate partner violence, please call us at 212-335-9373. We have dedicated prosecutors and social workers to help you, including by developing a safety plan. My thoughts are with Ms. Negron’s children and other loved ones who are mourning her devastating loss.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Final Guilty Plea In Fatal Shooting Of Dominick Allen In East Harlem
“Kuran Brown-Wilson engaged in a deadly conspiracy that ended Dominick Allen’s young life,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Acting in concert with his co-defendants, Brown-Wilson carried out senseless gun violence that jeopardized the safety of multiple New Yorkers and underscores the harm caused by illegal firearms in our communities. Shootings are down nearly 70% in Manhattan since I took office, and we remain committed to working with our public safety partners to hold those responsible for gun violence accountable while continuing to drive down this violence.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Of Chief Marketing Officer For Embezzling Nearly $6 Million
“Michael Collins exploited these companies for his own personal gain. He took millions for himself and made extravagant purchases, including luxury items and international travel. Our businesses and marketplaces cannot function properly when this type of fraud occurs, and we will continue to root out such brazen schemes,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of 13 Antiquities To The People Of Egypt
“Despite our significant progress dismantling these extensive trafficking networks, there is clearly still more work to do. Museums and galleries in Manhattan should not be filled with looting or stolen cultural artifacts,” said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of 17 Rare Books To The Family Of John Hay Whitney
“Manhattan is the cultural capital of the world, home to museums, galleries, and dealers displaying incredible artworks and antiquities. Yet the integrity of this marketplace is undermined when stolen items are on display. We will not allow our borough to be a center for trafficked art and antiquities, and I thank our team of prosecutors and investigators for their work on this case,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Unprovoked Subway Stabbing At Union Square Station
“New Yorkers were commuting to work on the subway when Christopher Betancourt stabbed a 45-year-old man without provocation at Union Square, after exiting an L train,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I hope the victim continues to heal from this horrifying transit attack. Individuals who harm New Yorkers in our transit system will be held accountable.”
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