Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Murder Indictment Of Rhamell Burke For Fatally Shoving 76-Year-Old Down Subway Stairs 
“Ross Falzone was walking to a Chelsea subway station when Rhamell Burke allegedly shoved him down the stairs, abruptly ending his life. This unprovoked and terrifying act of violence committed against an older New Yorker shook our city,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My thoughts are with Mr. Falzone’s loved ones as they mourn his tragic loss.”
D.A. Bragg, CUNY ISLG Announce Funding Up To $200,000 For Grassroots Organizations To Support Survivors Of Domestic Violence
“Domestic and intimate-partner violence remains one of the most pervasive crimes in New York City, including a top driver of serious assaults,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Research demonstrates that survivors, and particularly those from marginalized communities, frequently do not report to law enforcement or proactively seek out traditional service providers. We hope by empowering survivor-led, grassroots organizations, we can help reach more New Yorkers, address their safety needs, and drive down domestic violence in Manhattan.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of Three Stone Sculptures To Cambodia
“These sculptures have been in New York City illegally for decades, and thanks to the work of our prosecutors, analysts and investigators, they are finally being returned to Cambodia,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg: Former NYPD Officer Pleads Guilty To Having Sex With Woman He Arrested, Sending Inappropriate Messages To Crime Victims
“The defendant’s disturbing conduct is unacceptable for a member of law enforcement,” said District Attorney Bragg. “In addition to sending extremely inappropriate messages to victims while he was investigating their cases, he abused his power to engage in a sexual encounter with a woman he had arrested just hours earlier. This is not how anyone should be treated – whether a victim, witness, or person accused of a crime. This behavior significantly damages faith in the criminal justice system and discourages people from coming forward to report crimes, which harms public safety.”
D.A. Bragg: Former NYPD Sergeant Indicted For Stealing $132K In Pay
“As alleged, Rayna Rampaul stole approximately $132,000 in pay from the NYPD while she worked as a sergeant, a leadership position,” said District Attorney Bragg. “City employees who fraudulently drain the City’s coffers will be held accountable.”
D.A. Bragg, NYPD & BIC: Eight Indicted For Impersonating Shipping Carriers In Multi-State Retail Theft Ring
“We allege these defendants operated a wide-ranging and brazen, multimillion-dollar interstate retail theft conspiracy that impacted businesses and consumers around the country,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We believe that many small businesses were harmed by this theft, some of which may not be able to recover from their financial losses. Furthermore, the intersection of sophisticated online hacking and large-scale theft is deeply concerning and will only grow more prevalent, and we are using every tool available to stay ahead of this emerging trend.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office