Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Wage Theft Indictment Against Owners Of Grimaldi’s Pizzeria 
“Again and again, we allege, the owner and manager of Grimaldi’s lied to their workers, underpaid them, and exploited them, ultimately taking more than $20,000 of their hard-earned wages” said District Attorney Bragg. “In text messages to the defendants, the victims made it devastatingly clear how desperately they needed these funds. In Manhattan, we value workers and we fight to make sure they receive every dollar they earn. We believe there may be more victims and encourage any worker whose wages have been stolen to call our Worker Protection Unit by calling or messaging (646) 712-0298. The Office is a safe place to report crime, whether or not you are documented."
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Assaulting, Attempting To Rob 91-Year-Old Man On The Upper East Side
“Christian Torres allegedly assaulted and attempted to rob a 91-year-old New Yorker who was walking home with his groceries last month. My thoughts are with the victim, who is still suffering from the pain caused by this attack,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We take attacks on older members of our community very seriously, and no one should have to fear for their safety when walking in Manhattan.”
D.A. Bragg Announces 19-Year Prison Sentence Of John Wright For Fatal Midtown Stabbing
“John Wright stabbed and killed Carlos Rosario during a dispute that started about something as small as a cigarette. John Wright is being held accountable for his actions, but this prison sentence will not bring Mr. Rosario back to his friends and family,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My thoughts are with his loved ones as they grieve his loss.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Brutally Beating Teenager With Broomstick In Times Square
“As alleged, Michael Colome brutally attacked a teenage boy on a busy Times Square street,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We allege that he hit the boy so hard with a broomstick that it eventually broke in half from the repeated strikes. My thoughts are with the victim as he continues to recover from his injuries, and I wish him a speedy recovery.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Of Rasheed Osundairo For Two Brutal Attacks
“Today, Rasheed Osundairo was held accountable for brutally attacking two strangers at heavily trafficked locations in our city,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Furthermore, the attacks left both men with serious and permanent physical injuries, which they still endure today. We will continue to treat assaults with the seriousness they deserve and hold people accountable when they harm fellow New Yorkers.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictments In Sprawling Investigation That Charges City Employees In Ghost Gun And Fraud Conspiracies
“As alleged, the takedown of a sophisticated ghost gun manufacturing operation uncovered wide-ranging schemes, including the link to a massive fraud and a planned burglary,” said District Attorney Bragg. “These alleged schemes were orchestrated and largely operated by city employees, many of whom abused their positions of public trust for personal gain. We see a clear link between those engaging in violent crimes and traditional white-collar fraud at the same time. My Office will continue leveraging the expertise and tools available at our disposal to dismantle these types of interconnected schemes, no matter how complex they are. I thank all of our prosecutors, analysts and investigators for their hard work and diligence in following the facts and uncovering this series of criminal activity.”
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“A jury convicted Robert Taylor of running an underground, unlicensed Bitcoin kiosk business intentionally targeted toward criminal clientele.”
– D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this trial conviction for his illegal bitcoin ATM operation here:
"Jose Rodriguez allegedly fired shots towards his ex-girlfriend and her nephew, tragically taking Mr. Alvarez’s life—a young dad-to-be who was awaiting the birth of his child this month.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment in @NYC_Patch:
We were honored to attend the @SafeHorizon 28th Annual Champion Celebration to commemorate the incredible work they do to stand with survivors every day.
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