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December 19, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Jiniye Hooks In Fatal East Harlem Shooting Of 14yo; Injuring 15yo Click For More

“A 14-year-old child lost his life due to this horrific act of gun violence,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Mr. Streeter was beloved not only by his family, but his entire community. He had a bright future ahead of him that was tragically taken away and his loved ones are continuing to grieve his loss. There is nothing we can do to undo the pain they are experiencing, but I hope this lengthy prison sentence allows them to move forward and end this difficult chapter.” 

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December 18, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Brittan Jones For Shoving 85-Year-Old Onto The Rockefeller Center Subway Tracks Click For More

“Brittan Jones shoved an 85-year-old man onto the subway tracks in a brazen early morning attack at the Rockefeller Center station,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Those who commit acts of violence in our subway system will be held accountable.” 

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December 18, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Shelter Security Guard For Sexually Abusing Two Children Click For More

“Oscar Delgado allegedly sexually assaulted two sisters, abusing his power as a security guard whose duty was to protect the very children we allege he abused,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This charged conduct is deeply disturbing, and I hope the survivors continue to heal from these assaults. This is an ongoing investigation – please contact our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373.” 

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December 17, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Murder Indictment Of Luigi Mangione Click For More

“We allege that Luigi Mangione carried out the brazen, targeted and fatal shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan. This type of premeditated, targeted gun violence cannot and will not be tolerated, and my office has been working day in and day out to bring the defendant to justice” said District Attorney Bragg. “I want to extend my heartfelt prayers to Mr. Thompson’s loved ones as they continue to grieve. This ongoing investigation is the product of an incredible partnership at all levels with the NYPD, and I want to thank Commissioner Tisch and the prosecutors and detectives who worked collaboratively to apprehend Mr. Mangione. He is now charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with three counts of murder and faces a maximum penalty of life in prison without parole.”

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December 17, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces 104-Count Child Sex Trafficking Indictment Click For More

“These allegations are horrifying, and I thank my Office’s Human Trafficking Unit and our partners at the NYPD for thoroughly investigating and unraveling this alleged sex trafficking operation,” said District Attorney Bragg.

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December 17, 2024

D.A. Bragg: Michael Olson Pleads Guilty To Drugging, And Raping Teenage Girl For Months; Creating Child Sexual Abuse Material; Patronizing Multiple Children For Prostitution Click For More

“Michael Olson schemed to target, recruit, manipulate, and sexually assault young girls, and raped at least one child in Manhattan on a weekly basis,” said District Attorney Bragg. “His horrendous conduct was the very definition of predatory, and I thank my office’s Human Trafficking Unit for putting a stop to it.”


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: