Press Releases
D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Shoving Man Onto Tracks Of Oncoming Train At Subway Station In Chelsea 
“As alleged, Kamel Hawkins shoved a stranger onto the tracks of an oncoming train in a brutal and unprovoked act of violence committed in our transit system on New Year’s Eve, a widely celebrated holiday in Manhattan and around the world,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Thankfully the victim, who sustained significant injuries, survived this horrifying attack and I wish him a swift recovery. Every day, we will continue working closely with our law enforcement partners to hold accountable those who threaten the safety of New Yorkers utilizing our transit system.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Murder Indictment Of Darnell Jackson For Fatal New Year’s Slashing
“We allege that Darnell Jackson, without any provocation, brutally slashed a 72-year-old man on the street. A New Year’s trip to the deli should never end in death, and we will continue to hold anyone who commits violence accountable for their actions,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Pleas For Fatal Shooting Of Timothy Parker In East Harlem
“Shaun McClam and Luis Roman have been held accountable for carrying out a coordinated and deadly act of violence that tragically cut short Timothy Parker’s life,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Today's guilty pleas and promised prison sentences send a clear message that it is never acceptable to use illegal firearms to commit harm. Furthermore, NYCHA residents deserve to live without being terrorized by gun violence and criminal conduct, and we will continue to coordinate with law enforcement and local leaders to keep our communities safe."
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Unprovoked Slashing Of Tourist On The Upper West Side
“Joshua Zinberg allegedly slashed an international tourist who was walking on the Upper West Side in an unprovoked and brazen daylight attack. When tourists visit New York, they should not have to fear for their safety,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will continue to prosecute those who commit random acts of violence on the streets of Manhattan. I hope the victim continues to heal from this horrifying assault.”
D.A. Bragg, Senator Hoylman-Sigal And Assemblymember Simone Announce “SUPPORT Act” To Mandate Mental Health Care After Hospital Discharge
The SUpport and Provide Psychiatric Outreach and Rehabilitative Treatment Act, or “SUPPORT Act,” Would Require Hospitals and Other Mental Health Facilities to Assign Care Management Team Before Defendant’s Release
D.A. Bragg: Four Defendants Charged In 31-Count Gun Trafficking Conspiracy Indictment
“Selling illegal weapons in Manhattan is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. The scourge of gun violence takes a devastating toll on our communities, and I have met with far too many heartbroken families who have lost a loved one because of illegal firearms. While gun violence continues to trend downward in Manhattan, there is a lot more work to do, and we will continue to partner with the NYPD to hold people accountable who commit this type of dangerous conduct. I thank the investigators, prosecutors and detectives who worked collaboratively to get these weapons off our streets,” said District Attorney Bragg.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office