Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Sex Trafficking Indictment Of Matthew “Mister” Richardson 
“As alleged, Matthew Richardson trafficked a woman by using threats and violence, and hanging a supposed debt over her head,” said Distrct Attorney Bragg. “Far from helping her, as he claimed, he coerced her to continue to repay him and demanded she hand over nearly all of the money she took in. This investigation is ongoing; I urge anyone with information to call our Human Trafficking Unit at 212-335-3400.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Including Full Restitution To Food Delivery Workers In Fraudulent Investment Scheme
“Food delivery workers trusted Mauricio Sevilla to invest their hard-earned money into a new food delivery company, only to learn that their money was stolen and the company was never created,” said District Attorney Bragg. “With today’s guilty plea, these New Yorkers will get their hard-earned money back. If you have been scammed, please call our Financial Frauds Bureau at 212-335-8900.”
D.A. Bragg Calls On Meta To Address Scammers Posing As Pro Bono Legal Organizations On Facebook And WhatsApp
“We are seeing a growing number of New Yorkers being scammed by fake attorneys on Meta’s platforms. This specific scam preys on the perceived vulnerability of immigrants looking for legal assistance. We hope to collaborate to develop a comprehensive approach to protect Meta’s users from fraud,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Eduardo Diaz For Shooting Former Boss On The Upper West Side
“Eduardo Diaz has been held accountable for committing a vicious shooting against his former boss which recklessly spilled onto a public city street,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This attack significantly injured the victim who is still recovering to this day. Combatting gun violence is our top priority, and we will not tolerate the use of firearms to harm fellow New Yorkers.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Central Park Attempted Rape
“Bystanders were able to intervene when Lateef Caldwell allegedly attempted to rape a woman simply enjoying an evening in Central Park,” said District Attorney Bragg. “To any New Yorker who has survived sexual violence, I want you to know that we are here to help. Please call our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373 to contact our specially trained therapists and trauma-informed prosecutors and investigators.”
D.A. Bragg: Correctional Employee, Intimate Partner Charged With Child Sex Trafficking Indictment
“As alleged, DiCastro and Cordero ran a prostitution operation that spanned from Manhattan to upstate New York,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Disturbingly, that included the trafficking of at least one child. This investigation is active and ongoing. We urge anyone with information to call our Human Trafficking Unit at 212-335-3400.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office