Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Manslaughter Plea in Hit-and-Run Death of Lisa Banes 
“Brian Boyd drove recklessly with no regard for pedestrians, fatally striking a beloved actress and New Yorker before speeding off to avoid accountability,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Lisa Banes will be remembered for her contributions to the rich fabric of New York City through her roles on screen and on Broadway. I offer her friends, family, and the many who loved her during her decades-long career, my deepest condolences.”
D.A. Bragg Returns Green Coffin from The Houston Museum of Natural Sciences to the People of Egypt
“This stunning coffin was trafficked by a well-organized network that has looted countless antiquities from the region,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We are pleased that this object will be returned to Egypt, where it rightfully belongs.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment in String Of Late-Night Sex Assaults
“All New Yorkers have the unequivocal right to travel through our City’s subways and streets. As alleged, Damian Baeza Rendon followed and attacked multiple women as they walked along the street in a pattern of late-night attacks,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea for Son Who Brutally Murdered His Mother
“This was a brutal and shocking murder of the defendant’s own mother, and while nothing can undo this tragedy, today’s guilty plea represents an important step towards justice. My thoughts are with those who continue to mourn Ms. Chin’s loss,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment of Corrections Officer for Dealing Drugs in East Harlem
“Corrections officers are expected to uphold the law, and Mr. Toro’s alleged actions undermine faith in the criminal justice system,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I thank our partners at the NYPD for their partnership in exposing this activity.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence for Leader of Washington Heights Firearm Ring
“Bienvenido Liriano sought to flood our streets with dozens of dangerous weapons,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will not allow our neighborhoods to continue to be ravaged by the proliferation of illegal guns and will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to identify and root out this activity."
Manhattan District Attorney's Office