Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment of Man in Unprovoked, Fatal Midtown Stabbing 
“As alleged, Nisean Graves initiated the stabbing of a stranger that ended in a life being taken far too soon,” said District Attorney Bragg. “In addition, this public display of violence at a busy intersection threatened the safety of the many other New Yorkers passing by. Although we cannot undo this murder, our dedicated prosecutors will work hard to ensure there is appropriate justice for this alleged attack.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence of Antjuan Smith For Shooting A Victim in The Eye
“Antjuan Smith’s actions were calculated and posed a threat to the victim’s children,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This is an extremely serious matter that has forever altered her life through the loss of eyesight. We will not allow guns to be used to terrorize innocent New Yorkers who are simply trying to go about their lives and care for their children.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Manslaughter Indictment of Daniel Penny for the Death of Jordan Neely
“Daniel Penny stands indicted for Manslaughter after allegedly putting Jordan Neely in a deadly chokehold for several minutes until and after he stopped moving. I hope Mr. Neely’s loved ones are on the path towards healing as they continue to mourn this tragic loss,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Makes Major Mental Health Investment, Awards $6 Million To “The Bridge”
“By addressing fundamental needs like access to a safe home and mental health care, we can improve public safety in our communities,” said District Attorney Bragg. “While New York has an extensive array of governmental and community-based service providers, individuals with the most deeply entrenched mental health issues often lack the trust in these systems to even try and access them. Meeting people where they are and building trust is the best way towards long-term solutions for these individuals and the communities in which they reside. The Bridge exemplifies what Neighborhood Navigators are all about: peers with lived experience meeting New Yorkers where they are and helping to lift them up, connecting them to the help they need. I know this investment in The Bridge is an investment in New Yorkers, their mental health, their safety, and their future.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Hate Crime Murder Indictment For Brutal Stabbing In Inwood
“As alleged, Maximito Polanco-Parra was blatantly targeted because of his race in this jarring, violent attack,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I join the family and friends of Mr. Polanco-Parra in mourning the loss of their loved one.”
D.A. Bragg Announced Prison Sentence of Andrew Young For Brutal West Harlem Stabbing
“Andrew Young repeatedly stabbed an unarmed, defenseless man in an attack.” said District Attorney Bragg. “Resorting to violence to settle disputes can lead to significant injuries for individual victims, while also destabilizing our neighborhoods as a whole. I thank our prosecutors for their excellent work in securing this conviction and seeking justice.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office