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September 25, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Of Woman For Murder Of Her Aunt In East Harlem Click For More

"Kristie Miro committed a brutal and deadly act of family violence that took her aunt’s life,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Losing any loved one to violence is incredibly painful, and unimaginable at the hands of another family member. I hope this measure of accountability can bring some comfort to Ms. Nieves’ loved ones, who continue to endure the effects of this senseless tragedy.” 

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September 24, 2025

D.A. Bragg: Woman Charged in Triple-Murder Fentanyl Drugging and Robbery Pattern Click For More

“This callous behavior allegedly led to the deaths of three people. As alleged, each incident was calculated: Tabitha Bundrick knowingly provided fentanyl-laced drugs to incapacitate her victims so she could steal their personal belongings. As a result of our long-term investigation, she is now facing significant charges,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I want to be very clear to those who think they can get away with drugging and robbing unsuspecting victims: working with our law enforcement partners, we will uncover and prosecute this conduct.”

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September 22, 2025

D.A. Bragg: Ernest Wright Sentenced To 22 Years For Fatally Strangling Girlfriend In Times Square Hotel Room Click For More

“After a year of abuse, Ernest Wright fatally strangled his girlfriend Kayla Estevez in a horrific act of intimate-partner violence,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I extend my deepest condolences to Kayla’s loved ones who spoke at today’s sentencing and thank the prosecutors who tried this case. Help is available: if you or someone you know is a victim of intimate-partner violence in Manhattan, please call us at 212-335-9373.”

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September 22, 2025

Manhattan D.A.’s Office Seizes Domains Of Websites Selling More Than 1 Million Stolen Credit Cards Click For More

“The domains seized by my office were used to host sophisticated, structured online marketplaces that exclusively trafficked in stolen information,” said D.A. Bragg. “My office’s Cyber Crime Bureau is actively investigating as part of its ongoing efforts to protect New Yorkers from computer- and cyber-enabled crimes.”

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September 19, 2025

D.A. Bragg: Man Who Placed False Bomb By NYPD Times Square Station Indicted Click For More

“As alleged, Desean Maryat placed an imitation pipe bomb that forced police to clear the Crossroads of the World for more than an hour on a busy Monday morning,” said District Attorney Bragg. “He specifically chose to target the door of the NYPD’s Times Square substation, grinding officers’ movements to a halt. Thankfully, the NYPD’s Bomb Squad responded and moved efficiently to ensure everyone’s safety and allow visitors and commuters alike to return to Times Square.”

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September 18, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man In Unprovoked Subway Stabbing Click For More

“Geovalny Alcantara allegedly assaulted a complete stranger in an unprovoked attack on a Manhattan subway that could have turned deadly,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The transit system is the lifeblood of the City, and we take acts of violence committed underground very seriously. Thankfully the victim received treatment for his significant injuries, and I hope he makes a full recovery.”


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 days ago
“Despite his attempts to escape accountability, he will now serve significant time in prison.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more about the sentencing of Marquis Chappelle to 25 years-to-life in state prison for fatally shooting his roommate, Ousmane Ag: https://www.amny.com/law/harlem-man-who-gunned-down-roommate-over-stolen-soda-gets-sentence-of-25-to-life/
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 days ago
ICYMI: Watch here to learn more about the sentencing of Aljo Mrkulic to 39 years-to-life in prison for the brutal murder of 30-year-old Christopher Rodriguez, setting a fire that endangered countless residents and attacking three police officers.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 days ago
“Kamal Semrade turned a moving train into a weapon that caused devastating, life-altering injuries.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this all-count trial conviction for a subway shoving: https://patch.com/new-york/upper-east-side-nyc/man-convicted-after-woman-paralyzed-ues-subway-shoving-prosecutors-say