Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Awards $300,000 To Local Initiatives To Prevent Summer Youth Gun Violence 
“Our Gun Violence Prevention Initiative has served hundreds of young people who are at risk or have experienced gun violence since its launch in 2022,” said Manhattan District Attorney Bragg. “I am proud of the young New Yorkers who are taking steps towards personal and professional growth and cultivating positive relationships within their communities. In Manhattan, shootings are down 60% from when I first took office due in part to collaboration with the community-based organizations dedicated to engaging with our youth. This funding represents our commitment to driving down gun violence and engaging directly with our neighbors to build trust and a safer Manhattan.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In $2 Million Lingerie Loan Fraud
“Business dealings must be handled with integrity in the finance capital of the world,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As alleged, Kevin Juin solicited more than $2 million in purported loans to invest in a lingerie company, while funneling the money to personal accounts to fund a luxurious lifestyle. My Office’s Investigation Division remains committed to rooting out fraud to ensure honesty in financial transactions.”
D.A. Bragg Announces First-Ever Return Of Antiquities To Pacific Island Nations
“I am thrilled that we are able to make these historic returns,” said District Attorney Bragg. “These incredible objects have been in New York illegally for far too long, and I commend our team for their work on this sprawling investigation.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of 18 Individuals & 3 Companies For Deed Theft Conspiracy
“Eighteen individuals went to extreme lengths to exploit a grieving family by allegedly conspiring to sell the family’s brownstone without their permission and fraudulently obtain a mortgage for profit,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will prosecute those looking to take advantage of homeowners for personal gain and do not stop investigating until we know the full scope of fraud. Deed theft is one of the key areas of focus for our Housing and Tenant Protection Unit – if you may be a victim, please contact our Housing and Tenant Protection Unit at 212-335-3300 or email Danyhousing@dany.nyc.gov.”
Statement from D.A. Bragg on the Murder Conviction of Isaac Argro
Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg, Jr., said: “Over multiple weeks, a jury heard the overwhelming evidence of Isaac Argro’s horrific crime, and today found him guilty of murder within two hours of deliberations. Argro subjected Azsia Johnson, the mother of his daughter, to extensive physical and emotional abuse before she finally had the immense bravery to leave him in order to protect herself and her children. She was a loving mother who was determined to give coparenting a try, despite Argro’s ongoing campaign of harassment. The second time she allowed Argro to meet their daughter, he lured her to an isolated location with promises of supplies for their 3-month-old infant and shot her point-blank in the temple. This brutal execution devastated all of Ms. Johnson’s loved ones, including her devoted family members who attended the trial each day. I hope this conviction gives them some sense of justice.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictments Of OCME Employees For $222K Time Theft
“New York City employees must accurately document their time – they owe it to their coworkers, and to their fellow taxpayers,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will continue to work with the Department of Investigation to ensure honest timekeeping and protect the City’s coffers.”
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