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D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Chief Counsel And Compliance Officer For Stealing More Than $200k From Employer 
“As alleged, the very person tasked with ensuring his employer’s compliance with laws and regulations broke them time after time to line his pockets at the company’s expense,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We hold people in positions of power – including sworn attorneys with solemn ethical obligations – to the highest standards and will not tolerate fraud at New York businesses’ expense.”
D.A. Bragg: Twins, Company Plead Guilty To Stealing From Workers; Must Repay All Wages
“With this resolution, two workers who had the courage to come forward were made whole,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I hope that the full restitution secured in this case assures New Yorkers that we are here to help them reclaim wages that were criminally taken from them. Please report wage theft or dangerous workplace conditions to our Worker Protection Unit at 646-712-0298.”
D.A. Bragg: Former Harlem Property Manager Indicted For Stealing $56k In Rent Payments From Veterans And Low-Income, Disabled, And Elderly New Yorkers
“Shatina Howell allegedly took advantage of tenants in the buildings she managed by breaking their trust and pocketing the money that was intended for rent. She abused her position of authority to exploit New Yorkers who are older adults, veterans, and disabled,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We urge anyone who believes they may be a victim of this sort of fraud to contact our Housing and Tenant Protection Unit at 212-335-3300 or Danyhousing@dany.nyc.gov.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Pouring Scalding Hot Liquid On Four Separate Individuals Within 2 Hours
“Larry Martin allegedly committed violent attacks against four randomly selected individuals walking in Midtown within the span of less than two hours,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My thoughts are with the victims as they heal from their extensive injuries. Nobody should fear for their safety while walking in Manhattan.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Wage Theft Indictment Against Owners Of Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
“Again and again, we allege, the owner and manager of Grimaldi’s lied to their workers, underpaid them, and exploited them, ultimately taking more than $20,000 of their hard-earned wages” said District Attorney Bragg. “In text messages to the defendants, the victims made it devastatingly clear how desperately they needed these funds. In Manhattan, we value workers and we fight to make sure they receive every dollar they earn. We believe there may be more victims and encourage any worker whose wages have been stolen to call our Worker Protection Unit by calling or messaging (646) 712-0298. The Office is a safe place to report crime, whether or not you are documented."
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Assaulting, Attempting To Rob 91-Year-Old Man On The Upper East Side
“Christian Torres allegedly assaulted and attempted to rob a 91-year-old New Yorker who was walking home with his groceries last month. My thoughts are with the victim, who is still suffering from the pain caused by this attack,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We take attacks on older members of our community very seriously, and no one should have to fear for their safety when walking in Manhattan.”
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ICYMI: “As alleged, Daniel Ohebshalom took advantage of rent-regulated tenants living in five Manhattan apartment buildings by creating dangerous living conditions in an effort to push them out.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment here:
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ICYMI: Four individuals were indicted for allegedly sex trafficking a 14-year-old girl. “As alleged, these individuals targeted a 14-year-old who frequently ran away from home, abusing her and profiting off of her.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more:
“Egypt has an incredibly rich cultural history that we will not allow to be diminished by selfish looters and traffickers.” – D.A. Bragg. We announced the return of 10 antiquities collectively valued at $1.4 million to the people of Egypt. Learn more:
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