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March 24, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of Antiquities To Spain And Cyprus Click For More

“I want to thank the prosecutors, investigators and analysts who helped return these extraordinary objects. We will not allow our borough to be a haven for looted and trafficked antiquities,” said District Attorney Bragg. 

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March 24, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Johnette Booker For Death Of Teen Cousin Click For More

“Johnette Booker stands convicted of killing her younger, vulnerable cousin, through her vicious and cruel behavior,” said District Attorney Bragg. “For over a month, Booker knowingly put Jallen McConnie through an excruciating level of abuse and trauma, up until the final moments of his life. Booker will serve a significant prison term for this utterly horrific conduct and my thoughts remain with Mr. McConnie’s loved ones, who continue to grieve this devastating loss.”  

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March 19, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentences For Drivers In Hit-And-Run That Killed Father Of Six Click For More

“This was a horrific tragedy that has left a family with six children continuing to grieve,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Accountability for out-of-control driving is an important component of achieving overall public safety. When people fail to follow the rules of the road, it puts the well-being of everyone who goes about their day in Manhattan at risk.”

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March 19, 2025

D.A. Bragg: Ian Mitchell Sentenced For Stealing $700,000 From Investors By Impersonating Investment Banker Click For More

“Ian Mitchell defrauded his friends and associates out of approximately $700,000 by claiming to be from a wealthy, prominent family,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Those who impersonate others to steal hard-earned money will be prosecuted. If you are a victim of financial crime, or know about a financial crime that requires investigation, please call our Financial Frauds Bureau at 212-335-8900.” 

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March 13, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentences In Murder For Hire Conspiracy On Lower East Side Click For More

“Anthony Lopez went to great lengths to seek retribution and bloodshed, and his fixation ultimately led to the death of a completely innocent man,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I hope the significant state prison term that Lopez will serve gives Mr. Weeks’s family a sense of justice and peace. Combatting gun violence continues to be my top priority, and we are laser-focused on shootings involving retribution and retaliation.”

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March 13, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Christian Millet For Killing And Dismembering His Step Grandfather Click For More

“Christian Millet allegedly committed a shocking and brutal murder, and my thoughts are with Mr. Echevarria’s loved ones,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I want to thank our prosecutors and the NYPD detectives who worked quickly and diligently to connect the facts and evidence in this case. I want New Yorkers to know that we have the deep expertise to bring even the most challenging cases.”


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 day ago
“Curtis Brown used extreme violence to manipulate, control, and coerce women to conduct prostitution.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this sentencing for sex trafficking in: https://buff.ly/BIwLcOt
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office5 days ago
“Theodore Tucker allegedly escalated hateful words into senseless gun violence, targeting an innocent stranger because of his sexual orientation.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment: https://buff.ly/Lhg8OAk
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office6 days ago
“The defendant knowingly killed three people by providing them fentanyl-laced drugs.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this guilty plea: