Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces 26-Count Indictment In Multi-Million Investment Fraud Scheme 
“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.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of 11 Antiquities To The People Of Greece
“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.”
D.A. Bragg: Ringleader Of Cell Phone Snatching Ring Sentenced To Prison
“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.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Angel Alvarado For Repeatedly Stabbing Sleeping Train Passenger
“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.
D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of 107 Antiquities To The People Of Italy
“Our close collaboration with the Italian authorities continues to yield significant results, and I am thrilled that these 107 antiquities are being sent home,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Italy has unfortunately suffered significant and extensive looting over the past 60 years, and we will continue to do everything possible track down and return pieces that pass through Manhattan.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Michael Howell For String Of Midtown Glass Bottle Attacks
“Michael Howell will now serve a prison sentence for his attacks on three New Yorkers with glass bottles,” said District Attorney Bragg. “These were scary, random assaults that occurred at a busy time of evening, and we will not tolerate these types of violent attacks on Manhattanites. I know many of the victims are still living with the trauma of the attacks and I hope this sentencing can provide them a measure of closure.”
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