Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Assaulting MTA Worker 
“As alleged, Robert Ray punched an MTA employee in an unprovoked attack, causing her to fall to the ground,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Millions of New Yorkers rely on the hard work of our dedicated MTA employees every day, and we will continue to work closely with our law enforcement partners to ensure our transit system is safe. I hope the victim continues to heal from this assault.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Of Jamel McIver For Raping Woman In Upper West Side Building
“Today Jamel McIver was held responsible for forcing a woman into a staircase and attacking her in a horrifying act of sexual violence last year,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Every New Yorker has the right to come home safely without fear, and we will continue to hold those accountable who jeopardize the safety of fellow Manhattanites. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual violence, I urge you to please contact our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Stabbing At Dominican Day Parade
“As alleged, Joshua Cantero slashed a 65-year-old man multiple times while he was waiting to pick up his wife from work,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Assaults on older adults are reprehensible, and those who commit these acts of violence in Manhattan will be held accountable. I hope the victim continues to heal from this assault.”
D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Threatening Cousin With Operable Pipe-Bomb, Attacking With Machete
“As alleged, Chontrell Wrenick committed an alarming and dangerous attack that jeopardized the safety of his own cousin,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The explosive device posed a significant threat to the lives of innocent Manhattanites, and I am grateful law enforcement was able to intervene and safely recover the device. I wish the victim a speedy recovery.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence For Man Convicted Of Raping Two Women At Knifepoint
“Victor Jenkins targeted vulnerable women who he thought would not report his brutal attacks, even explicitly telling one that law enforcement would not believe her. Not only did our prosecutors believe these women, so did a jury of 12 New Yorkers,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Now, he will serve a significant prison sentence for these horrific crimes. I thank the survivors for their immense courage in cooperating with law enforcement and, moreover, taking the stand to testify. I hope this conviction sends the message that we are here to help all survivors, no matter the circumstances.”
D.A. Bragg: Check Fraud Ring Indicted For Stealing $1.2M From Bazooka Companies, Maker Of Classic Bubble Gum
“As alleged, this group stole more than a million dollars by intercepting a check, creating a fraudulent corporate business account, and laundering the money for personal gain,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Despite the decline in the use of paper checks, check fraud is on the rise. We urge New Yorkers and businesses alike to use secure electronic payment methods whenever possible to protect themselves from fraud.”
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