Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of 18 Individuals & 3 Companies For Deed Theft Conspiracy 
“Eighteen individuals went to extreme lengths to exploit a grieving family by allegedly conspiring to sell the family’s brownstone without their permission and fraudulently obtain a mortgage for profit,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will prosecute those looking to take advantage of homeowners for personal gain and do not stop investigating until we know the full scope of fraud. Deed theft is one of the key areas of focus for our Housing and Tenant Protection Unit – if you may be a victim, please contact our Housing and Tenant Protection Unit at 212-335-3300 or email Danyhousing@dany.nyc.gov.”
Statement from D.A. Bragg on the Murder Conviction of Isaac Argro
Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg, Jr., said: “Over multiple weeks, a jury heard the overwhelming evidence of Isaac Argro’s horrific crime, and today found him guilty of murder within two hours of deliberations. Argro subjected Azsia Johnson, the mother of his daughter, to extensive physical and emotional abuse before she finally had the immense bravery to leave him in order to protect herself and her children. She was a loving mother who was determined to give coparenting a try, despite Argro’s ongoing campaign of harassment. The second time she allowed Argro to meet their daughter, he lured her to an isolated location with promises of supplies for their 3-month-old infant and shot her point-blank in the temple. This brutal execution devastated all of Ms. Johnson’s loved ones, including her devoted family members who attended the trial each day. I hope this conviction gives them some sense of justice.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictments Of OCME Employees For $222K Time Theft
“New York City employees must accurately document their time – they owe it to their coworkers, and to their fellow taxpayers,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will continue to work with the Department of Investigation to ensure honest timekeeping and protect the City’s coffers.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Randy Santos For Murder Of Unhoused Men In Chinatown
“The chilling murders committed by Randy Santos shook New York City,” said District Attorney Bragg. “He displayed an appalling disregard for the lives of his victims, who were completely defenseless and unable to protect themselves. Unhoused individuals deserve the same level of safety as anyone else, and I hope the resolution of this case serves as a reminder of the work that remains in protecting and supporting our most vulnerable residents.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In $188K Pension Theft
“A conductor for New York City Transit saved over the course of his career, intending for his daughter to inherit his hard-earned pension,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Instead, we allege, after he passed, his wife stole the pension death benefits that should have gone to her stepdaughter. City employees work too hard for their retirement savings to be drained through theft, and I thank the New York City Department of Investigation for its partnership combatting fraud.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Takedown Of Dark Web Drug Trafficking Operation
“Michael Chase and Jose Colon allegedly used the dark web to sell dangerous drugs in exchange for cryptocurrency, before moving the funds into fictitious business accounts. They allegedly shipped drugs to all fifty states, jeopardizing the health and safety of individuals across the country,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I want to thank our partners at USPIS and the Suffolk County D.A.’s Office for their partnership in this investigation.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office