Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea of Jarrod Powell For Hate Crime Killing of Asian Elder 
“This unprovoked attack took the life of Yao Pan Ma and took away a sense of security for so many in the AAPI community in New York,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Jarrod Powell attacked Mr. Ma because of his race and is now being held accountable. My thoughts are with Mr. Ma’s family and friends as they continue to mourn this loss.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment in Unprovoked Attack on an MTA Worker
“Stanley Lafleur allegedly assaulted an unarmed MTA dispatcher who was merely doing his job,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We owe a lot to the hardworking members of the MTA for keeping our city moving and they deserve a safe working environment. We will continue to use all the tools at our disposal to keep our transit system safe.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence For Man Who Slashed Tourist
“This unconscionable attack nearly took the life of a young man visiting Manhattan for what should have been a joyous occasion,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Everyone deserves to walk the streets of New York City safely and I commend the immense strength of this victim, who recovered from this attack and returned to Manhattan to testify.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence of Geoffrey Tracy for Brutal Stabbing of Apartment Rental Host
“Geoffrey Tracy viciously stabbed his unarmed rental host, who continues to suffer significant physical and emotional damage to this day,” said District Attorney Bragg. “While we can never undo the suffering and trauma from this incident, I hope the accountability from today’s sentence can help the healing process. I thank my office’s prosecutors for steadfastly pursuing this case.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence for Ringleader of Violent West Harlem Drug Trafficking Ring
“This individual led a sprawling and violent drug trafficking ring that wreaked havoc in Harlem,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Our continued prosecution of the dozens of defendants involved in this case makes clear that we will use every tool at our disposal to dismantle these types of groups in any form they take. I thank our team of prosecutors for their work on this complex case.”
D.A. Bragg: Allen Weisselberg Sentenced to 5 Months in Jail
“In Manhattan, you have to play by the rules no matter who you are or who you work for. Trump Organization Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg used his high-level position to secure lavish work perks such as a rent-free luxury Manhattan apartment, multiple Mercedes Benz automobiles and private school tuition for his grandchildren – all without paying required taxes,” said District Attorney Bragg.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office