Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Attempted Rape Of 80-Year-Old Woman 
“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.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Jaheem Warren For Fatally Suffocating Woman Outside Midtown Hotel
“Jaheem Warren allegedly stalked a young woman for 25 minutes on the streets of Manhattan before he brutally attacked her, throwing her onto a pile of garbage bags and suffocating her,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This alleged conduct is abhorrent. People deserve to be safe when walking through Manhattan, and my Office will ensure accountability for those who commit horrific acts of violence.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Perin Jacobchuk For Brutal Antisemitic And Anti-Asian Attacks
“Perin Jacobchuk will serve state prison time for committing two, separate, brutal attacks fueled by his prejudices and biases,” said District Attorney Bragg. “These hate crimes left both New Yorkers with physical injuries, which they have thankfully fully recovered from. I hope that the resolution of this case can offer the victims comfort in knowing that Jacobchuk has been held accountable, and I thank our Hate Crimes Unit for their hard work in this case.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictments For Shooting Of 7-Year-Old In Harlem
“As alleged, Daniel Idowu and True Womack callously shot at individuals on a crowded Manhattan sidewalk, seriously injuring a 7-year-old innocent bystander,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Thankfully, the child lived and brave police officers were able to act quickly to apprehend these defendants and prevent them from causing further harm. Children are among our most vulnerable New Yorkers and deserve to be safe from the very real, oftentimes deadly, consequences of gun violence. In Manhattan we will continue holding accountable those who commit these violent acts. I wish the victim a speedy recovery.”
People V. Daniel Penny Verdict
“The jury has now spoken. At the Manhattan D.A.’s Office we deeply respect the jury process and we respect their verdict."
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Gunpoint, Home Invasion Robbery Of 56-Year-Old Woman, 5-Year-Old Grandchild
“As alleged, these two men utterly terrified a woman and her young grandchild when they burst into their home, threatened them at gunpoint, and tore apart the apartment before stealing a safe and numerous items of value,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This investigation is ongoing, and we will seek full accountability for this horrific home invasion.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office