Press Releases
D.A. Bragg, Mayor Adams Announce New Midtown Community Improvement Coalition To Enhance Quality Of Life, Protect Public Safety In Midtown Manhattan 
“Midtown Manhattan is essential to the economic well-being of our city — and the entire region. It’s among the busiest commercial districts in the entire world, home to thousands of permanent residents, iconic tourist attractions, restaurants, retailers, and critical transportation hubs that are the gateways to our city,” said Manhattan District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Carl Phanor For Violent Sexual Assaults Of Three Women
“Carl Phanor has been held accountable for a pattern of vile sexual assaults,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Phanor’s violent attacks did much more than cause physical harm, as many of the survivors continue to suffer deep emotional and psychological scars, and I stand with them as they continue to heal and address their trauma. My Office will continue to put the well-being of our survivors front and center, both through holding people accountable in court and connecting survivors with the appropriate resources through our Survivor Services Bureau.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Against Postal Worker And Her Partner For Stealing And Selling Checks And Credit Cards From The Mail
“We allege Destiny Anderson and Anthony Johnson brazenly stole checks and credit cards from the mail for their own personal gain. This type of conduct can be extremely harmful to the many Manhattanites who depend on reliable mail service for their paychecks or other important financial documents,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Public employees who take advantage of their jobs at the expense of others will be held accountable. I thank the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service for their partnership in this investigation.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Hate Crimes Indictment Of Sixth Man In 2021 Antisemitic Attack In Times Square
“As alleged, Salem Seleiman disrupted a peaceful pro-Israel rally when he participated in a brutal antisemitic attack on a Jewish man,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Seleiman’s alleged conduct was abhorrent and many of the other individuals who joined him have already been convicted and are serving state prison sentences. Violently assaulting someone because of their religion is unacceptable, and we will continue to work with our law enforcement partners, community groups and local leaders to address attacks on the Jewish community.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Nelson Counne For Stealing $1.8 Million In Romance Scams
“Nelson Counne used an expertly crafted persona and elaborate web of lies to convince women to hand over their savings,” said District Attorney Bragg. “At least five women were conned into pouring money into his supposed investment opportunities – while unknowingly helping him to repay previous victims and lure in new ones. While the scale of this fraud is remarkable, romance scams are all too common. We urge you to call us at 212-335-8900 if you or someone you know has been a victim.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Against Three Men For Midtown Shooting
“These defendants allegedly coordinated and enacted a gunpoint robbery that led to the death of Tobias Savice, a good-spirited family man,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Although Mr. Savice remained strong on his road towards recovery, he sadly succumbed to the effects of his injuries. I join his family and loved ones in remembering Mr. Savice’s life and honoring his memory.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office