Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Of Sex Trafficker Who Preyed On Woman With Substance Use Disorder 
“Winston Williams kept a woman trapped in a cycle of drugs and debts while lining his pockets,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Traffickers target vulnerable New Yorkers all too often, as this defendant did by specifically seeking out someone with substance use disorders. If you or someone you know has information about forced labor, sexual exploitation, or related forms of coercion, please contact our Human Trafficking Unit at 212-335-3400. Help is available.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Terroristic Threats Against Central Synagogue
“Nobody should have to fear for their safety when they are in a house of worship, and the language allegedly used by this defendant is extremely disturbing,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My office will remain vigilant against any and all threats to the Jewish community, and I thank our prosecutors and law enforcement partners for their work on this matter.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Charges Against Man Who Allegedly Fatally Choked His Boss With Zip Ties
“I hope the victim’s loved ones can take some measure of comfort that this defendant will finally face accountability in New York,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I thank our prosecutors for never wavering from the investigation and doggedly seeking the return of this defendant.”
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
“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.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Upgraded Charges For Man Who Allegedly Sexually Abused Laundromat Employee
“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.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Assault At Subway Station In Chelsea
“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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