Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Claude White in Fatal Subway Stabbing 
“Claude White’s alleged use of violence ended in tragedy, and now the family and loved ones of Mr. Silver are grieving over this terrible loss. Whether it is during rush hour, late at night, or early in the morning, our subway system should be a safe way for all New Yorkers to travel and commute,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Return of Two Antiquities To The People of Libya
“It is shameful that these beautiful pieces were stored away for decades by a convicted trafficker. Cyrene has faced significant looting, but thanks to the work of our Antiquities Trafficking Unit and partners at Homeland Security, we have now returned several pieces from this ancient city back to the people of Libya. We continue to have ongoing investigations into stolen Libyan artifacts and look forward to more repatriation ceremonies in the future,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg, NYCHA, NYPD, Residents and Community Members Celebrate Opening Of Newly Renovated Basketball Court At Polo Grounds
“By investing in public spaces for Manhattan residents – particularly young New Yorkers – we strengthen our communities and help keep each other safe,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Christian Jeffers For Attack At Union Square Station
“A jury held Christian Jeffers accountable for this intentional assault in our subway system. This conviction sends a strong message that we will thoroughly investigate and prosecute those who target other New Yorkers with this type of violence,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I thank our prosecutors for their work achieving this outcome and to the victims who testified and bravely shared their stories in court.”
D.A. Bragg: Three Indicted For Murder Conspiracy Following Drug Sale Dispute
“As alleged, for several weeks these defendants carefully plotted to murder Timothy Parker before fatally shooting him last fall,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We see time and time again the countless lives that are taken due to gun violence and we stand at the ready to prosecute those who commit these acts of violence.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictments In Major Campaign Finance Fraud Scheme
“We allege a deliberate scheme to game the system in a blatant attempt to gain power. The indictment charges the defendants with subverting campaign finance laws by improperly structuring campaign contributions,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The New York City Campaign Finance Board program is meant to support our democracy and amplify the voices of New York City voters. When the integrity of that program is corrupted, all New Yorkers suffer.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office