Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing In Central Park Attempted Rape 
“Jermaine Longmire is facing significant time in state prison for attempting to rape a woman who was trying to enjoy her day off in Central Park. New Yorkers and visitors alike deserve to feel safe in Manhattan’s parks,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I want to thank the survivor for bravely testifying in this trial. I hope this sentencing can offer a sense of closure as she continues to heal from this traumatic assault.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Kamal Semrade For Subway Shoving On The Upper East Side
“Kamal Semarde violently pushed a woman into a moving train, uprooting her life and leaving her with catastrophic, permanent injuries, including paralysis,” said District Attorney Bragg. “After the attack, Semrade callously fled, leaving the victim helpless on the platform. While nothing can undo the profound harm caused, I hope this sentence brings a measure of justice as the victim continues her recovery and works to rebuild her life.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Wage Theft Indictment Of Midtown Restaurant For Stealing $35k From Workers
“Hard working New Yorkers allegedly had their wages stolen by their employers at La Macarena Restaurant & Sport Bar, who used the money to fund Gallon’s lavish lifestyle. Manhattanites deserve to be paid for their work, and my Office will ensure accountability for bosses who take advantage of their employees,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This is an ongoing investigation – please call our Worker Protection Unit at (646) 712-0298 if you may be a victim.”
D.A. Bragg Announces The Return Of More Than 650 Antiquities To The People Of India
“The scale of the trafficking networks that targeted cultural heritage in India is massive, as demonstrated by the return of more than 600 pieces today,” said District Attorney Bragg. “There is unfortunately more work to be done to return stolen artifacts back to India, and I thank our team for their persistent efforts.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Additional Charges Against Mohamed Orabi For Scamming A Mobile Food Vendor
“Mohamed Orabi allegedly scammed a mobile food vendor out of thousands of dollars by promising them a permit. He continued this despicable conduct even after he was indicted for allegedly scamming other mobile food vendors,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My Office will continue to protect hard working New Yorkers and prosecute those who take advantage of them. If you have been scammed, please call our office’s Immigration Affairs Unit hotline at 212-335-3600 or via WhatsApp at 347-371-0877.”
D.A. Bragg Moves To Vacate Unjust 1994 Homicide Conviction
“Harry Ruiz has always maintained his innocence,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Our thorough reinvestigation included dozens of witness interviews and in-depth document review, which uncovered new evidence that significantly undermines the case presented at trial in 1994. While Mr. Ruiz has already served 25 years in prison, his name deserves to be permanently cleared.”
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