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August 3, 2022

D.A. Bragg: Immigration Lawyer Sentenced to 1-3 Years in State Prison Click For More

“These New Yorkers sought legal services from Mr. Moreno in order to apply for permanent residency in the place they already call home. Instead, he took their fees and placed them in situations that put them at risk of deportation,” said District Attorney Bragg.

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August 2, 2022

D.A. Bragg: Ten Charged in Takedown of Violent Criminal Enterprise Linked to Homicide, Robberies and Shootings Click For More

“As alleged, O.E.D. wreaked havoc on our streets,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This carefully structured criminal enterprise developed elaborate schemes to carry out robberies and violence, including tracking their victims before premeditated attacks. Today we have made New Yorkers safer by taking major violence drivers off the street, but we know we have much more work to do."

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July 29, 2022

D.A. Bragg: Global Diamond Trader Sentenced for Stealing Millions From Manhattan Diamond Company Click For More

“Mr. Modi tricked this Manhattan company and pawned and sold diamonds that were not rightfully his on the cheap for his own financial gain,” said District Attorney Bragg

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July 29, 2022

D.A. Bragg Announces Trial Conviction of Neurologist Ricardo Cruciani for Rape and Sexual Assault of Patients Click For More

“Ricardo Cruciani abused his power as a medical professional and knowingly took advantage of his patients’ pain. We entrust doctors to respect our bodies and health when we go to them for help, yet Dr. Cruciani utterly violated that duty. Dr. Cruciani left in his wake six survivors who continue to suffer from debilitating diseases, and now, years of trauma,” said District Attorney Bragg.

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July 27, 2022

D.A. Bragg Announces Murder Indictment Against Man Who Fatally Shot Mother Walking With Their 3-Month-Old On UES Click For More

“As alleged, Isaac Argro murdered Azsia Johnson, the mother of their 3-month-old child, in a premediated act of fatal domestic violence” said District Attorney Bragg.

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July 25, 2022

D.A. Bragg Moves to Vacate Steven Lopez’s Conviction in Central Park Jogger Case Click For More

“All of the factors taken together – as set forth in our motion papers – show what the people believe are unique circumstances, combined with Mr. Lopez’s youth, made his plea involuntary – and therefore unconstitutional," said D.A. Bragg.


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In honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, join us this Thursday for our annual Resource Fair with State Senator Cordell Cleare and NYC Department for the Aging!
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Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 days ago
Last week, members of our Special Victims Division Wellness committee were thrilled to chat with Mariska Hargitay – aka Olivia Benson, our favorite fictional detective and real-life hero – after watching her play, Every Beautiful Thing! We are so grateful to Mariska and the team at the Joyful Heart Foundation for their commitment to creating better responses to intimate partner and sexual violence in NYC and beyond.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 days ago
“Domestic and intimate-partner violence remains one of the most pervasive crimes in New York City.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about our new funding for grassroots organizations to support people impacted by intimate-partner violence in Manhattan.
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