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February 28, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea In Diamond Swap Click For More

“Manashe Sezanayev is facing accountability for stealing diamonds from merchants and replacing them with fake stones,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will continue to prosecute those who take advantage of consumers and conduct business deals in a dishonest manner.” 

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February 27, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Stabbing At Grand Central Station Click For More

“As alleged, Abdul Little viciously stabbed a train passenger on a train pulling into Manhattan’s landmark train station,” said District Attorney Bragg. “New Yorkers and commuters deserve to be safe while navigating our railroads and subways, and we will seek full accountability for anyone who commits these horrific acts of violence. I wish the victim a speedy and full recovery.”

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February 26, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces 26-Count Indictment In Multi-Million Investment Fraud Scheme Click For More

“As alleged, Alan Burak targeted those who would put their faith in him and entrust him with their savings: friends and family in Mexico, and members of the Latino community who came to him for financial advice,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Those who take advantage of others to steal their hard-earned money will be held accountable. This is an ongoing investigation. Please call our Financial Frauds Bureau at 212-335-8900 if you are a victim.”

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February 25, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of 11 Antiquities To The People Of Greece Click For More

“The return of these pieces is the product of a substantial and ongoing investigation into several traffickers,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I am pleased we have now seized more than 120 antiquities throughout the investigation, and that is continuing to this day. I am grateful to our antiquities trafficking team and partners in Greece for their outstanding collaboration and partnership.”

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February 25, 2025

D.A. Bragg: Ringleader Of Cell Phone Snatching Ring Sentenced To Prison Click For More

“This ring snatched more than two dozen cell phones in Manhattan, and now its ringleader is being held accountable,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This investigation also led us to a larger alleged gun trafficking conspiracy that involves four defendants selling illegal firearms. I want to thank our attorneys for their diligent investigation that was able to connect this criminal activity. It demonstrates the depth of knowledge and expertise we have here in the Manhattan D.A.’s Office to combat crime in all its forms.” 

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February 24, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Angel Alvarado For Repeatedly Stabbing Sleeping Train Passenger Click For More

“As alleged, this was a brutal attack against a completely defenseless and helpless victim, and I hope he recovers quickly from his injuries,” said District Attorney Bragg.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 weeks ago
Our Antiquities Trafficking Unit has recovered around 6,350 artifacts worth nearly $500 million and repatriated nearly 6,000 of them to 38 countries. Congratulations to Unit Chief Matthew Bogdanos for being honored in TIME for his work:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 weeks ago
NEW: Today we announced the indictment of Remington Yhap for allegedly raping a teenage patient during a therapy session after engaging in a several-months-long course of sexual misconduct. This investigation is ongoing. If you have been subjected to abuse, please call our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373.

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Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 weeks ago
“My thoughts are with the victim who will be paralyzed for the rest of his life due to this near-fatal shooting.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the sentencing of Zykil Adamson for shooting a 26-year-old man: