Press Releases
D.A. Bragg, State of Saxony Announce International Law Enforcement Partnership 
District Attorney Bragg said: “Global cooperation is key to our shared fight against far-right extremism and terrorism. Modern crimes do not stop at national borders, so neither do our law enforcement collaborations. I’d like to thank the Attorney General’s Office for its strong partnership and look forward to welcoming its prosecutors to Manhattan.”
D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted for Murdering Marisol Duran At Home In The Presence of Their Children
“I am deeply saddened by the death of Ms. Duran, and for her three children who are now without their mother,” said District Attorney Bragg. “These utterly horrific allegations demonstrate how quickly intimate-partner violence can turn fatal – particularly when there is a gun in the home. Time and again, we see that the most dangerous time in a relationship is when a woman attempts to leave. I urge anyone who needs assistance to contact our office by contacting our Intimate-Partner & Sexual Violence Bureau at 212-335-4308.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Major Expansion of Construction Fraud Task Force
“The work we do in this space would not be possible without the close collaboration and partnership of our integral local, state, and federal law enforcement partners. Construction fraud can fleece the public, hurt law-abiding business owners, and endanger the lives of workers,” said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. “The expansion of the Construction Fraud Task Force demonstrates the seriousness of our commitment to rooting out illegal activity and creating a safe and fair industry.”
D.A. Bragg Announced Additional Indictments of Certified Public Accountant For More Than $10 Million in Insurance Fraud
“These alleged lies are not just numbers on paper – they hurt the financial wellbeing of hardworking construction workers. These companies saved millions in premiums at the expense of their employees and left New York taxpayers on the hook for the bill,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The New York State Insurance Fund provides critical insurance coverage to injured workers, who should be afforded every protection while working dangerous construction jobs.”
Ongoing Investigation into the Death of Jordan Neely
From a Manhattan D.A. Spokesperson: “This is a solemn and serious matter that ended in the tragic loss of Jordan Neely’s life. As part of our rigorous ongoing investigation, we will review the Medical Examiner’s report, assess all available video and photo footage, identify and interview as many witnesses as possible, and obtain additional medical records. This investigation is being handled by senior, experienced prosecutors and we will provide an update when there is additional public information to share. The Manhattan D.A.’s Office encourages anyone who witnessed or has information about this incident to call 212-335-9040.”
D.A. Bragg: Three Indicted for String of Armed Robberies at Smoke Shops
“As alleged, these defendants robbed several Manhattan smoke shops and threatened the lives of hardworking store clerks,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will continue to stand up for the safety of our workers and will not allow smoke shops to become magnets for violent crime.”
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