Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of 15 Antiquities To The People Of Greece 
“Our extraordinary partnership with Greece has now led to the return of 175 looted antiquities, and I look forward to continued repatriation ceremonies in the future,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Raping, Trafficking Woman He Met On Livestreaming App
“Traffickers frequently turn to social media platforms to recruit women, and livestream apps are no different,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Here, we allege that John Burton, streaming as ‘Mr. Immaculate,’ raped a woman he met online, and then trafficked a second woman he met online, later repeatedly raping her. This investigation is ongoing. Please call our Human Trafficking Unit at 212-335-3400, where our prosecutors thoroughly investigate and prosecute these crimes, and our dedicated social workers can provide survivors safety planning, counseling, and much more.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of 147 Antiquities To The People Of Türkiye, Pakistan, And Thailand
“The breadth of these repatriations is a reminder of the global scope of antiquities trafficking,” said District Attorney Bragg. “None of this would be possible without the extraordinary investigative work of our team, and I am extremely grateful for their continued dedication.”
D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Unprovoked Attack On Tourists At Midtown McDonald’s
“New York City welcomes visitors from around the world, and those visitors deserve to feel safe while enjoying our city,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As alleged, Juan Mercedes attacked two young tourists who were spending time together, senselessly stabbing a teenager in one of Manhattan’s busiest and most visited neighborhoods. I wish the teenager – who continues to suffer from his injuries – a thorough recovery.”
D.A. Bragg: Final “Valor Security” Defendant Pleads Guilty For Operating Sham Safety Training School With Approx. 20K ‘Students’
“Richard Marini, Valor Security’s Training Director and the final defendant charged with operating this sham safety school, will serve time in state prison for jeopardizing the lives of thousands and recklessly endangering the life of Ivan Frias,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Workers trusted Richard Marini to train them on how to work safely at construction sites, and that trust was broken. Unsafe work conditions will not be tolerated in New York.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Therapist Remington Yhap For Raping Teenage Patient
“It is illegal for a therapist to engage in any sexual contact with a patient. Therapists are tasked with helping navigate difficult emotions and experiences, which can leave a patient – particularly a child – extremely vulnerable,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As alleged, Remington Yhap exploited the trust placed in him as a therapist to groom and ultimately rape a teenager. This investigation is ongoing. If you have been subjected to abuse, please call our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373.”
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