Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Subway Shoving Of 72-Year-Old Man 
“A 72-year-old man was standing on the subway platform when Francisco Garcia allegedly shoved him onto the tracks in a terrifying unprovoked attack,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My thoughts are with the victim as he continues to heal from this assault. Attacks on straphangers have no place in our bustling transit system, and we will continue to collaborate with our law enforcement partners to keep the subways safe.”
D.A. Bragg: Zykil Adamson Sentenced For Shooting At Recording Studio
“Zykil Adamson has been sentenced to 17 years in state prison for shooting a 26-year-old man in the head after an argument,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My thoughts are with the victim who will be paralyzed for the rest of his life due to this near-fatal shooting. Combatting gun violence is our top priority, and those who use guns to endanger the lives of others will be held accountable.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Of Man For Murdering Teen On Lower East Side
“Jonathan Morales murdered Eliahs Brazoban in a brutal, premeditated attack on a Manhattan sidewalk,” said District Attorney Bragg. “It is particularly heartbreaking when our young people are victims of gun violence. Mr. Brazoban was a beloved son, brother, and friend whose bright future was tragically cut short. Behind every homicide is a person whose life mattered, and today’s guilty plea ensures accountability for this horrific shooting.”
Manhattan D.A.’s Office Seizes Domains Of 12 Illegal Websites Selling AI-Generated “Deep Fakes”
“1,200 individuals had their faces and bodies stolen and turned into illegal pornography on 12 different websites – without their knowledge or consent – and today, my Office is announcing that we have seized these websites pursuant to a court order. These horrific violations of privacy follow victims into their careers and personal lives and take an immense toll on emotional and mental wellbeing,” said D.A. Bragg. “Let me be clear – my office does not tolerate sexual exploitation in any form and will not stand by when businesses profit from the publication and dissemination of non-consensual sexual images and videos, AI-generated or not. Our investigations into these websites and similar operations are ongoing. If you have been a victim, I want you to know that we are here to help. Please contact our Cyber Crime Bureau at 212-335-9600.”
D.A. Bragg Announces New Sex Trafficking, Narcotics Charges In Upstate Correctional Ring Prosecution
“This horrific trafficking and narcotics operation centered around a state employee’s insider information and access to firearms, we allege,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Deanna DiCastro allegedly funneled firearms to her partner, Gilliam Cordero, to use in a violent trafficking operation that even included forcing a survivor to transport narcotics into state prison. Our Human Trafficking Unit has specially trained prosecutors, investigators, and counselors to seek accountability and help survivors rebuild their lives. Please call us at 212-335-3400.”
Statement from D.A. Bragg on Sentencing of Curtis Brown
D.A. Bragg said: “Curtis Brown used extreme violence to manipulate, control, and coerce women to conduct prostitution. Today marks the end of a harrowing ordeal for these survivors. I thank them for their bravery and their commitment to pursuing justice.”
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