Press Releases
D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Slashing Ex-Girlfriend, Shoving Her Onto Subway Tracks, In Front Of Teenage Daughters 
“As alleged, Michael Blount brutally slashed his ex-girlfriend before pushing her onto the train tracks in front of her teenage daughters,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Despite what must have been a terrifying attack, one of her daughters was able to pull her mother from the tracks, likely saving her life. Intimate partner violence remains a top priority for my office, and we have the resources and specially trained staff to assist survivors and their families. Please call us at 212-335-4308.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Jamel McIver For Raping Woman In Upper West Side Building
“Jamel McIver viciously threatened and raped a woman in the building she called home, causing indescribable fear and pain that she and her loved ones still endure today,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I thank this brave survivor for coming forward and sincerely hope the resolution of this case can offer her a sense of justice. My office will continue to center survivors and we encourage victims of sexual assault to call our trauma-informed Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373.”
D.A. Bragg, D.O.I. Commissioner Strauber Announce Indictment Of Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Her Son, And Two Real Estate Investors For Bribery Conspiracy
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., said: “We allege that Ingrid Lewis-Martin engaged in a long-running bribery, money laundering, and conspiracy scheme by using her position and authority as the Chief Advisor to the Mayor of the City of New York to illegally influence Department of Buildings and other city decisions in exchange for more than $100,000 in cash and benefits for herself and her son, Glenn Martin II. I would like to thank our prosecutors as we carry on the Manhattan D.A.’s Office’s proud tradition of taking on impactful public integrity cases, and the Department of Investigation for its steadfast partnership. We will continue to root out corruption; New Yorkers deserve no less.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Murder Indictment Of Ramon Rivera
“As alleged, Ramon Rivera committed an unprovoked and violent series of stabbings across Manhattan, taking the lives of three New Yorkers who were going about their day,” said District Attorney Bragg. “These fatal stabbings have shaken our city, and those who commit random acts of violence will face accountability. My heart goes out to the loved ones of those who were tragically and senselessly killed: Angel Lata Landi, Chang Wang, and Wilna Augustin.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Jiniye Hooks In Fatal East Harlem Shooting Of 14yo; Injuring 15yo
“A 14-year-old child lost his life due to this horrific act of gun violence,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Mr. Streeter was beloved not only by his family, but his entire community. He had a bright future ahead of him that was tragically taken away and his loved ones are continuing to grieve his loss. There is nothing we can do to undo the pain they are experiencing, but I hope this lengthy prison sentence allows them to move forward and end this difficult chapter.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Brittan Jones For Shoving 85-Year-Old Onto The Rockefeller Center Subway Tracks
“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.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office