Press Releases
D.A. Bragg: Christopher Villacis Sentenced To 20 Years-To-Life For Sexually Assaulting, Beating, Strangling Woman He Held Captive For Three Days 
“Christopher Villacis inflicted terrible abuse on a woman who had come to him for help, suddenly turning an argument into three days of absolute torture,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I thank our prosecutors for their dedication to seeing justice done in this case. Most of all, I thank the survivor for taking the stand and recounting this unimaginably difficult experience. Despite his best attempts, the defendant was not able to take her dignity.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Unprovoked Stabbing At Port Authority Bus Terminal
“As alleged, Michael McCloskey viciously stabbed a carpenter at the world’s busiest bus terminal, causing significant injuries,” said District Attorney Bragg. “In Manhattan, we take acts of violence committed at major transit sites very seriously and will continue working hard to hold accountable those who commit such acts. I wish the victim a swift recovery.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of 133 Antiquities To The People Of Pakistan
“I thank our team of outstanding investigators and prosecutors, along with our partners at HSI, for returning these more than 100 antiquities back to the people of Pakistan. We will continue to celebrate Manhattan’s status as one of the cultural capitals of the world, while doing everything possible to ensure that the antiquities sitting in our galleries and museums arrived here legally,” said Manhattan District Attorney Bragg.
ICYMI: D.A. Bragg, Legal Aid Society Call On State Legislature To Increase Student Loan Aid For Public Interest Attorneys
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. and Chief Attorney of the Criminal Defense Practice at The Legal Aid Society Tina Luongo wrote an op-ed in the Albany Times Union calling on the New York State Legislature to bolster the District Attorney and Indigent Legal Services Attorney Loan Forgiveness (DALF) Program
D.A. Bragg Announces Trial Conviction In Citywide Illegal Bitcoin ATM Operation
“Today, a jury convicted Robert Taylor of running an underground, unlicensed Bitcoin kiosk business intentionally targeted toward criminal clientele,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Promises of anonymity in violation of all financial regulations ensured he could pocket high fees while turning his customers’ Bitcoin into more than $5 million in cash. This verdict should send a message to other bad actors who think they can hide behind cryptocurrency: our prosecutors and investigators have the knowledge and expertise to peel back those layers of secrecy and hold you accountable.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Attempting To Shoot His Ex-Girlfriend And Fatally Shooting Her Nephew
“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,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My sincerest condolences go out to the victim and the rest of Mr. Alvarez’s family and loved ones as they navigate this difficult time. Our dedicated prosecutors are working hard to pursue full accountability in this case.”
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