Press Releases
D.A. Bragg: Former NYPD Officer Pleads Guilty To Having Sex With Woman He Arrested, Sending Inappropriate Messages To Crime Victims 
“The defendant’s disturbing conduct is unacceptable for a member of law enforcement,” said District Attorney Bragg. “In addition to sending extremely inappropriate messages to victims while he was investigating their cases, he abused his power to engage in a sexual encounter with a woman he had arrested just hours earlier. This is not how anyone should be treated – whether a victim, witness, or person accused of a crime. This behavior significantly damages faith in the criminal justice system and discourages people from coming forward to report crimes, which harms public safety.”
D.A. Bragg: Former NYPD Sergeant Indicted For Stealing $132K In Pay
“As alleged, Rayna Rampaul stole approximately $132,000 in pay from the NYPD while she worked as a sergeant, a leadership position,” said District Attorney Bragg. “City employees who fraudulently drain the City’s coffers will be held accountable.”
D.A. Bragg, NYPD & BIC: Eight Indicted For Impersonating Shipping Carriers In Multi-State Retail Theft Ring
“We allege these defendants operated a wide-ranging and brazen, multimillion-dollar interstate retail theft conspiracy that impacted businesses and consumers around the country,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We believe that many small businesses were harmed by this theft, some of which may not be able to recover from their financial losses. Furthermore, the intersection of sophisticated online hacking and large-scale theft is deeply concerning and will only grow more prevalent, and we are using every tool available to stay ahead of this emerging trend.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Midtown Murder, Robbery And Slashings
“As alleged, Jayden Sanchez brutally murdered Leonides Baez in the heart of Times Square, abruptly ending his life. Additionally, he allegedly stabbed two others and robbed a newsstand in a spate of violent incidents,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This alleged conduct is abhorrent. My thoughts are with Mr. Baez’s loved ones who are mourning his tragic loss.”
D.A. Bragg Awards $300,000 To Local Initiatives To Prevent Summer Youth Gun Violence
“Our Gun Violence Prevention Initiative has served hundreds of young people who are at risk or have experienced gun violence since its launch in 2022,” said Manhattan District Attorney Bragg. “I am proud of the young New Yorkers who are taking steps towards personal and professional growth and cultivating positive relationships within their communities. In Manhattan, shootings are down 60% from when I first took office due in part to collaboration with the community-based organizations dedicated to engaging with our youth. This funding represents our commitment to driving down gun violence and engaging directly with our neighbors to build trust and a safer Manhattan.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In $2 Million Lingerie Loan Fraud
“Business dealings must be handled with integrity in the finance capital of the world,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As alleged, Kevin Juin solicited more than $2 million in purported loans to invest in a lingerie company, while funneling the money to personal accounts to fund a luxurious lifestyle. My Office’s Investigation Division remains committed to rooting out fraud to ensure honesty in financial transactions.”
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