Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictments In Fatal Chinatown Car Crash 
“Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok were simply enjoying their mornings outside when Autumn Romero and Kennedy Lecraft allegedly crashed into them at a high speed, tragically ending their lives,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Safety on our streets is an essential component of public safety, and we will hold people who commit harm with their vehicles accountable. My heart goes out to the loved ones of Ms. Kwok and Mr. Cruickshank, and my office will pursue justice for them.”
D.A. Bragg Announces State Charges In Shooting Of Off-Duty Customs And Border Protection Officer
“Even while off duty on a summer night, this officer quickly leapt into action in an act of bravery,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We are committed to the safety of law enforcement officers in Manhattan, as demonstrated by this in-depth investigation and today’s serious charges. I thank DHS’s Homeland Security Investigations for its collaboration.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Of Afterschool Program Employee For Sexually Abusing An 8-Year-Old Student
“Miles McNeal is facing accountability for exploiting his position as a school employee to take advantage of one of his students, who was only 8 years old. This conduct is abhorrent, and I thank this brave survivor for coming forward,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will continue to prosecute those whose acts threaten the safety and wellbeing of students in Manhattan. Our Child Abuse Bureau has the resources to support survivors and hold abusers accountable – call us at 212-335-4300.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Man Who Raped Two Women He Threatened With Boxcutter
“Keanu Martinez violently raped a woman and a teenager who he targeted for their perceived vulnerabilities. But these survivors were stronger than he could have imagined, and took the stand to testify to his horrific crimes,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I thank my office’s prosecutors and everyone who worked on this trial for securing accountability for these crimes. Most of all, I thank the survivors for their bravery in sharing what happened both at the trial and at today’s sentencing.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Violent Sex Trafficker Alex Jean
“Alex Jean’s trafficking operation was extraordinarily brutal, including a pattern of kidnappings and rapes that were intended to dehumanize these women,” said District Attorney Bragg. “But each was able to escape, and moreover, bravely came forward and testified in open court. I thank them for their inspiring courage, as well as every member of my office that helped put an end to Jean’s crimes.”
D.A. Bragg: Bright Horizons Day Care Workers Charged With Abusing, Mistreating Toddlers
“As alleged, these day care workers abused and criminally mistreated multiple toddlers, no older than 24 months,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My office’s Child Abuse Bureau is dedicated to protecting our youngest New Yorkers and is here to help them. Concerned parents or guardians should call us at 212-335-4300.”
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