Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Of Waldemar Alverio For Tompkins Square Park Shootings 
“Waldemar Alverio was held accountable for committing two broad-daylight shootings in Tompkins Square Park, just days apart,” said District Attorney Bragg. “These senseless and reckless shootings left two victims significantly injured and put the safety of many New Yorkers at risk. Combatting gun violence is crucial to achieving lasting public safety and we will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to remove illegal firearms off our city’s streets and drive down shootings.”
D.A. Bragg: ID Theft Ring Charged With Stealing $500,000+ From At Least Five Victims, Including PTA, Home Health Aide
“Each of these accounts, from a public-school PTA’s operating funds to a home health aide’s life savings, was drained within days,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We allege this operation stole credit and debit cards from the mail, and then activated them by taking over the victims’ phone numbers, before withdrawing cash, wiring funds, or going on shopping sprees. Fast-acting scams like these are on the rise, and we urge consumers to be vigilant when monitoring their accounts.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Wage Theft Indictment Against KEP Construction For Stealing $67k From 10 Former Employees
“As alleged, Kendis Paul stole thousands of dollars in wages from employees who dedicated hours of labor to a construction project. The victims repeatedly asked the defendant for their wages, yet, we allege, they were never made whole,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Workers deserve to be fairly compensated for their labor, and our Office will continue to prosecute those who take advantage of their employees. This is an ongoing investigation – I urge any other KEP employees who have been exploited to contact our Office at (646) 712-0298.”
D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Luring Recent Immigrants With Promises Of Employment, Sexually Assaulting Them
“As alleged, Agustin Diaz purposefully targeted Spanish-speaking women who were new to the United States and in desperate need of employment,” said District Attorney Bragg. “He allegedly lured them to isolated locations with promises of work, only to sexually assault them in a pattern he repeated with at least four survivors. This investigation is ongoing, and we urge anyone with information about these allegations to call us at 212-335-9793.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Jesse Armstrong In Fatal Stabbing At Times Square Dave & Buster’s
“Jesse Armstrong will serve a significant state prison term for viciously stabbing and killing Allen Stanford in a business establishment frequented by children and their families,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Mr. Stanford was a beloved father and friend, and my heart goes out to his loved ones as they continue to mourn his loss.”
D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Slashing Ex-Girlfriend, Shoving Her Onto Subway Tracks, In Front Of Teenage Daughters
“As alleged, Michael Blount brutally slashed his ex-girlfriend before pushing her onto the train tracks in front of her teenage daughters,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Despite what must have been a terrifying attack, one of her daughters was able to pull her mother from the tracks, likely saving her life. Intimate partner violence remains a top priority for my office, and we have the resources and specially trained staff to assist survivors and their families. Please call us at 212-335-4308.”
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Today we announced the guilty plea of Waldemar Alverio for committing two broad-daylight shootings in Tompkins Square Park and seriously injuring two people. Learn more here:
Watch here to learn more about @OfficialNAC116's experience participating in our youth Gun Violence Prevention Initiative last summer. Applications for community-based organizations are due today at 2:59pm, apply now!
“We allege this operation stole credit & debit cards from the mail, & then activated them by taking over the victims’ phone numbers, before withdrawing cash, wiring funds, or going on shopping sprees.” – D.A. Bragg. More about this indictment in @1010wins:
Watch here as D.A. Bragg discusses necessary changes to New York’s discovery laws, one of our legislative priorities this year.
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