Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Moves To Vacate Homicide Conviction Of Jon-Adrian Velazquez 
“JJ Velazquez has lived in the shadow of his conviction for more than 25 years, and I hope that today brings with it a new chapter for him,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I am grateful to our Post-Conviction Justice Unit for its commitment to impartially uncovering the facts and evidence in this case. Since the creation of the Unit in 2022 we have vacated 10 convictions through reinvestigations and 500 more related to law enforcement members convicted of misconduct. These convictions have deep consequences for individuals and their loved ones, compromise public safety, and undermine trust in the criminal justice system, which is why this work is of the utmost importance to me. We will continue to review these types of cases with the thoroughness and fairness they require.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Alex Ray Scott For Brutal 2020 Murder On The Upper East Side
“Alex Ray Scott will serve a significant prison term for the brutal and senseless murder of Kenneth Savinski – a beloved, friendly person and respected churchgoer,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Mr. Savinski’s loss not only devastated his friends and family but shocked his tightknit community. Although we cannot bring Mr. Savinski back, I hope the resolution of this case offers his loved ones a sense of justice in their ongoing grief.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Suspended Lawyer For Fraud
“Marina Trubitsky is facing accountability for her fraudulent actions. The defendant used her position to take advantage of her clients, breaking their trust and stealing thousands of dollars,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My Office will continue to root out fraud by holding accountable those who exploit people relying on their legal counsel and advice.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Of Michael McCloskey For Stabbing At Port Authority Bus Terminal
“Today, Michael McCloskey was held accountable for stabbing a man in an unprovoked attack at a public, densely populated transit hotspot,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Although the victim has thankfully recovered, he must live with the physical scars this attack has caused. We will continue to treat harmful conduct against commuters with the seriousness it deserves, and I thank our prosecutors for securing this strong outcome in court.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Anthonia Egegbara For Subway Shoving In Times Square
“Anthonia Egegbara will serve a significant state prison term for viciously shoving a woman, who was on her morning commute, into a train as it entered the station,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The assault left the victim with stiffness and pain from her injuries to this day. I hope the resolution in this case can offer the victim a sense of justice.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Fatal Shooting And Robbery Of Javier Osorio-Mejia
“As alleged, Marc Haygood and Jayquan Straker planned a violent murder as they followed Mr. Osorio-Mejia into Manhattan, stealing jewelry off his body after fatally shooting him. Mr. Osorio-Mejia was a well-known sneaker seller, entrepreneur, and father whose life was cut short in this senseless tragedy,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I send my deepest condolences to Mr. Osorio-Mejia’s family and friends as they mourn his loss.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office