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May 2, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Postal Worker And Guilty Plea Of Her Partner For Stealing And Selling Checks And Credit Cards From The Mail Click For More

“Anthony Johnson and Destiny Anderson intercepted mail to steal checks and credit cards from hardworking Manhattanites for their own greed,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Postal workers are expected to provide Americans with reliable mail service, and these defendants jeopardized that. We will hold accountable those who take advantage of their public positions to steal from others.” 

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April 30, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Upgraded Charges For Man Who Allegedly Sexually Abused Laundromat Employee Click For More

“This alleged abuse is extremely disturbing and no employee should have to endure this at their place of work,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Our thorough investigation has led to upgraded charges against this defendant, as he is now charged with two serious felonies, demonstrating how abhorrent the allegations are and how seriously we are taking this matter.”

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April 30, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Assault At Subway Station In Chelsea Click For More

“Our transit system is the heart of our city, and safety underground is paramount. While transit crime continues to trend downward in Manhattan, there is still more work to be done. We will utilize all the tools at our disposal to keep straphangers and transit workers safe, and I wish the victim a speedy recovery,” said District Attorney Bragg.    

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April 29, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Pleas In Sex Trafficking Operation Click For More

“Jonathan Ruiz ran a violent sex trafficking operation that spanned from Massachusetts to Delaware,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Even while incarcerated, he continued to harm a trafficking survivor by hiding her from law enforcement and continuing to use her to make a profit. We want survivors to know that this is a safe place to seek help. Please call us at 212-335-3400.”  

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April 28, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Amir Thompson For Random Stabbing, Menacing Police Officers Click For More

“We bring charges when alleged stranger assaults occur,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This defendant is also facing charges for threatening a police officer with a knife, and I want to be clear that we have no tolerance for anyone who threatens members of the NYPD or put them in harm’s way.”

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April 25, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence For Man Who Committed Scissor Attacks In The West Village Click For More

“This defendant is now facing accountability for this random assault on three strangers,” said District Attorney Bragg. “In addition to the harm caused to victims, these instances of random violence impact the psyche of our entire borough. The public should know that we are continuing to focus on accountability when this type of conduct occurs.”


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Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 days ago
“These are real killing machines. We’ll have new tools if this passes, when this passes, to hold people accountable.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more on our efforts to crack down on the proliferation of cheap, easy-to-make 3D-printed firearms:
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Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 days ago
“This ruthless murder is beyond devastating, and my thoughts are with Mr. Vayner’s loved ones as they continue to mourn his painful loss.” – D.A. Bragg. Watch here on @ny1 for more on the indictment of Alon Riabichev for allegedly fatally stabbing his 80-year-old neighbor.
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