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December 18, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Brittan Jones For Shoving 85-Year-Old Onto The Rockefeller Center Subway Tracks Click For More

“Brittan Jones shoved an 85-year-old man onto the subway tracks in a brazen early morning attack at the Rockefeller Center station,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Those who commit acts of violence in our subway system will be held accountable.” 

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December 18, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Shelter Security Guard For Sexually Abusing Two Children Click For More

“Oscar Delgado allegedly sexually assaulted two sisters, abusing his power as a security guard whose duty was to protect the very children we allege he abused,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This charged conduct is deeply disturbing, and I hope the survivors continue to heal from these assaults. This is an ongoing investigation – please contact our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373.” 

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December 17, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Murder Indictment Of Luigi Mangione Click For More

“We allege that Luigi Mangione carried out the brazen, targeted and fatal shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan. This type of premeditated, targeted gun violence cannot and will not be tolerated, and my office has been working day in and day out to bring the defendant to justice” said District Attorney Bragg. “I want to extend my heartfelt prayers to Mr. Thompson’s loved ones as they continue to grieve. This ongoing investigation is the product of an incredible partnership at all levels with the NYPD, and I want to thank Commissioner Tisch and the prosecutors and detectives who worked collaboratively to apprehend Mr. Mangione. He is now charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with three counts of murder and faces a maximum penalty of life in prison without parole.”

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December 17, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces 104-Count Child Sex Trafficking Indictment Click For More

“These allegations are horrifying, and I thank my Office’s Human Trafficking Unit and our partners at the NYPD for thoroughly investigating and unraveling this alleged sex trafficking operation,” said District Attorney Bragg.

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December 17, 2024

D.A. Bragg: Michael Olson Pleads Guilty To Drugging, And Raping Teenage Girl For Months; Creating Child Sexual Abuse Material; Patronizing Multiple Children For Prostitution Click For More

“Michael Olson schemed to target, recruit, manipulate, and sexually assault young girls, and raped at least one child in Manhattan on a weekly basis,” said District Attorney Bragg. “His horrendous conduct was the very definition of predatory, and I thank my office’s Human Trafficking Unit for putting a stop to it.”

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December 11, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Attempted Rape Of 80-Year-Old Woman Click For More

“As alleged, Juan Hernandez sexually assaulted and attempted to rape an 80-year-old woman in a brutal early-morning attack on the streets of Chinatown,” said District Attorney Bragg. “If you or someone you know is a survivor of sexual assault, please call our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373. I hope the survivor continues to heal from this deeply disturbing assault.” 


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office23 hours ago
Last week, we welcomed students from Notre Dame Law’s Galilee Immersion Program, which introduces First-Year Law Students to the impact of public interest law. They met with our office’s Notre Dame Law School alumni before touring criminal court.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 day ago
“As alleged, Kerri Aherne carried out a horrific and unprovoked stabbing of a mother who was simply caring for her 10-month-old baby.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment for an alleged stabbing in a Macy’s bathroom:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
📢 Are you a community-based organization working to prevent youth gun violence in Manhattan? Join us this Thursday to learn how to apply for the latest round of funding for our summer gun violence prevention initiative: https://buff.ly/FCertDq