Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Marks End Of Gun Violence Awareness Month, Emphasizes Comprehensive Approach To Reducing Shootings And Homicides 
“Public safety is strongest when we pair accountability with prevention and investments in the communities where we all live. Throughout Gun Violence Awareness Month, we brought together law enforcement, elected officials and advocates to address gun violence from every angle – from investing in young people and supporting prevention initiatives to removing illegal firearms from our streets. This holistic approach is delivering promising results, contributing to significant reductions in shootings and homicides in Manhattan. While there is still more work to do, we remain committed to building on this progress to create a lasting impact for the safety and wellbeing of all New Yorkers,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces 18-Count Indictment Of Hector Deleon For Stabbing Spree In Penn Station
“Hector Deleon is now indicted for this alleged unprovoked stabbing spree in the middle of Penn Station,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I am grateful to the good Samaritans who helped end this attack and the Amtrak police who safely apprehended the defendant when he attempted to flee. We will not accept this type of random violence anywhere in Manhattan.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencings In The Murder Of Nadia Vitels
“Kensly Alston and Halley Tejada were each sentenced to 20 years-to-life in state prison for brutally murdering Nadia Vitels, a mother who was starting a new chapter in life,” said District Attorney Bragg. “While I hope today’s sentencing can provide some closure, it will not bring Ms. Vitels back. My heart is with her loved ones who continue to feel her loss every day.”
Statement From Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg On People v. Weinstein
To be clear, we believe Ms. Mann’s account and her credibility as a witness. This has been an extraordinarily taxing ordeal for her, and she has never wavered while testifying in front of two grand juries and three trial juries over the course of eight years. We thank her for her honesty and her tremendous bravery.
D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of Two Antiquities To The People Of Nepal
"In the past two years we have successfully repatriated more than 20 antiquities to the people of Nepal, all of which have come from well-known trafficking networks that we continue to dismantle. We hope to hold additional ceremonies with our counterparts in Nepal in the coming months and years," said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Orsen Reyes For Assault At Midtown Subway Station
“Orsen Reyes has been held accountable for a violent assault in which he slashed and repeatedly stomped on the victim – a vicious attack that could have ended in tragedy. Thanks to the NYPD, our prosecutors and the jury that carefully evaluated the evidence, Reyes has been brought to justice. This significant prison sentence reflects the severity of his conduct, and I hope it provides the victim with a measure of closure,” said District Attorney Bragg.
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