Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment in Fatal Stabbing Spree 
“Roland Codrington allegedly wreaked havoc across the city in a crime spree that left two dead,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Manhattanites deserve to live their daily lives without the fear of being attacked. My thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the victims.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea & Sentencing of Former COO of U.S. Subsidiary That Operates Juan Valdez Coffee
“Rosita Joseph brazenly fleeced her employer so she could inflate her salary and make extravagant purchases, including luxury vacations. The more than $900,000 money should have gone to growing the company or directly into the pockets of workers, instead of Ms. Joseph’s own bank account,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg: Arthur Dawson Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison for Raping, Trafficking 17-year-old; Trafficking 18-year-old
“Arthur Dawson ranks among the most violent traffickers this Office has ever prosecuted,” said D.A. Bragg. “Along with Daniel Washington, Dawson operated a horrific enterprise recruiting girls and young women to work in prostitution for their personal gain. They used violence and threats to keep these women under their control, even forbidding one from seeing her infant son if she did not earn enough money. I am in awe of the strength of these young survivors to take the stand and testify to these deeply traumatic events, and sincerely thank them for their bravery."
D.A. Bragg: Joseph Morros Indicted for Fatally Shooting Tykeem Berry Outside of Inwood Bodega
“The horrific shooting of Tykeem Berry so close to his young daughter shocked the Inwood community,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As alleged, Joseph Morros opened fire just outside of a busy bodega, putting the lives of his fellow New Yorkers at risk, and killing Mr. Berry. The immense toll of this shooting exemplifies why combatting gun violence and reducing the number of illegal guns on our streets remains my top priority.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment in Fatal Midtown Stabbing
“As alleged, Mr. Rosario’s life was brought to a violent end when he was stabbed following a dispute that started over a cigarette.” said District Attorney Bragg. “Today’s indictment demonstrates we will not accept this violence, and my thoughts are with those grieving Mr. Rosario’s loss.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment in Multi-Million Dollar Cash Payroll Insurance Fraud
“Juan Escobar allegedly defrauded the system and lined his own pockets at the expense of the safety of his workers,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Workers should be afforded every protection possible. I am grateful to the prosecutors in my office for their commitment to protecting the City’s workers.”
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