Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Hate Crime Indictment Of Man For Antisemitic And Anti-Black Attacks At Central Synagogue 
“Places of worship should be safe havens, not scenes of violence and hate,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As alleged, Larry Montes endangered congregants in the middle of services. He is charged with subsequently attacking two people in unprovoked, bias-motivated assaults and destroying religious property, all while spewing bigoted language. An attack on a house of worship threatens an entire community’s sense of safety and the sanctity of these community pillars must be protected. I commend the Jewish community for its resilience amid heightened antisemitism, and I wish the victims a full recovery. As the Jewish High Holidays approach, we will remain vigilant alongside the NYPD to protect our synagogues throughout Manhattan.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Hate Crime Indictment In Anti-Gay Shooting At Harlem Deli
“Every New Yorker deserves to feel safe and be treated with respect, without fear of harm simply for being who they are,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Theodore Tucker allegedly escalated hateful words into senseless gun violence, targeting an innocent stranger because of his sexual orientation. These allegations are deeply troubling, and my thoughts remain with the victim as he continues to recover from his significant injuries.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea In Triple-Murder Fentanyl Drugging And Robbery Pattern
“The defendant knowingly killed three people by providing them fentanyl-laced drugs,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As they laid unconscious, she robbed her victims and left them to die. In several instances, the victims’ bodies were found by their friends or family members. The defendant showed a shocking indifference to the lives of her victims and is now facing significant consequences for her conduct.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Hate Crime Indictment Of Man For Stabbing Two Men In An Antisemitic Attack On The Upper West Side
“Raul Morales was allegedly motivated by antisemitism when he attacked two New Yorkers in broad daylight near two Upper West Side synagogues,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Since the initial arrest, my Office has continued to thoroughly investigate this matter and uncovered additional evidence alleging the defendant specifically harbors antisemitic views. This case is a prime example of how hate crimes make all of us less safe. I want to make clear to all Manhattanites that we will stand with and support you no matter your background, ethnicity or religion.”
D.A. Bragg, Mayor Mamdani, And DCWP Commissioner Levine Launch Economic Justice Partnership Ahead Of Labor Day
“We need all hands on deck to protect the New Yorkers who are bearing the brunt of the affordability crisis. One of my top priorities as District Attorney is taking on bad actors that target vulnerable Manhattanites through wage theft, scams, tenant harassment, and more. By partnering with the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, we will be better equipped to ensure accountability through efficient, effective criminal and civil proceedings. I thank Commissioner Levine and his team, and look forward to our collaboration to protect New Yorkers’ wallets and homes,” said District Attorney Bragg.
Manhattan D.A., DOI Commiss. Announce Indictment Of Former IBO Employee For Computer Trespass, File Theft
“IT professionals working for city agencies are charged with safeguarding the City’s sensitive information and files. Instead, we allege, the former head of IT for the Independent Budget Office downloaded thousands of files to a USB drive that he took home,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I thank DOI for its ongoing partnership in rooting out fraud and corruption in our city.”
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