Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Returns 7th Century Antiquity to Cambodia 
“This antiquity was callously ripped away from an ancient temple so it could be sold for profit,” said District Attorney Bragg. “After it was illegally circulating on the art market and in a private collection for years, our Antiquities Trafficking Unit, in collaboration with our law enforcement partners, are finally returning this piece home.”
Dark Web Drug Seller Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison
“Chester Anderson profited by operating in the shadows of the dark web to sell illicit drugs,” said Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Hate Crime Arsons
“Hate has no place here in Manhattan and New Yorkers of all backgrounds deserve to feel safe. As alleged, this individual left a wake of physical destruction but also made an entire community unsafe because he targeted LGBTQIA+ establishments,” said D.A. Bragg.
Manhattan D.A.’S Office Releases Transgender/Gender-Nonconforming/Nonbinary Working Group Report
“I would like to thank the members of the TGNCNB Working Group who collaborated for months to analyze our Office’s practices and suggest strategies to improve how we serve trans and gender-diverse survivors, witnesses, and community members,” said D.A. Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Manslaughter Charges in Fatal Hit And Run
“Despite causing a horrific car crash that led to the death of one individual, Jason Clotter allegedly immediately fled New York to avoid prosecution. Today’s indictment makes clear that we treat any deaths that result from reckless driving just as seriously as any other form of violence,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment of Two Who Stole Identities in Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Scheme
“Unemployment programs are for New Yorkers who need urgent financial support, and this was especially true when pandemic unemployment assistance was available. As alleged, not only did these individuals steal the identities of 27 unwitting victims, but they also then took advantage of the system meant to help New Yorkers in need,” said District Attorney Bragg.
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