Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea in SoHo Apartment Building Rape 
“A young woman was walking into her SoHo apartment building when Ellow Williams followed her inside, strangled her until she appeared to lose consciousness, and raped her. He will now serve a lengthy prison sentence for this brutal and terrifying attack,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My office’s Special Victims Division has the resources to support survivors of sexual assault and ensure accountability for those who commit these crimes - please call us at 212-335-9373.”
D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Unprovoked Stabbings At Grand Central Station
“As alleged, Gavin Ferguson viciously stabbed two commuters in an unprovoked attack during their morning commute,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This attack, which significantly injured both riders, took place onboard a crowded train, which potentially threatened the safety of surrounding subway riders. Acts of violence within our transit system will not be tolerated and I wish the victims a swift recovery.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Trial Convictions Of Two Men In 2023 Gunpoint Robbery Murder
“Today, a jury of Zaire Allen and Hassan Winston’s peers found them responsible for the murder of Alonza Georgia in a vicious robbery which turned fatal,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Mr. Georgia, was a Manhattanite and beloved family man. My thoughts remain with the family as they continue to mourn their devastating loss. The conviction in this case is a testament to the hard work and diligence of our Violent Criminal Enterprises Unit and I thank the jury for its service.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Esteban Esonoasue For Christmas Day Attacks At Grand Central Terminal
“Esteban Esonoasue will serve a very significant prison term for attacking three victims, including two teenagers, at Grand Central Terminal,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My thoughts remain with the victims and their loved ones, who continue to navigate the psychological and emotional effects from this horrific attack. New Yorkers, commuters and tourists rely on the transit system daily and deserve to be safe when they travel, and we will hold those accountable who commit acts these of violence.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencings For Ring That Laundered $1.2 Million “Bazooka” Check
“This ring laundered more than $1.2 million through New York’s banks and financial services using checks for personal and corporate accounts, cashiers’ checks, and large cash withdrawals,” said District Attorney Bragg. “From ‘renovations’ to ‘packaging preorder,’ the memo line of check after check was a farce. I thank our dedicated prosecutors for their work on this case and urge New Yorkers to use secure electronic payment methods to prevent future check fraud.”
D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Anti-Hispanic Hate Crime At Lower Manhattan Subway Station
“Andre Cheeves allegedly tried to hit a stranger with a heavy chain in an unprovoked hate crime inside of a subway station,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Targeting and harming Manhattanites based on their race is abhorrent and will not be tolerated. Hate crimes impact victims on a profound level and we are here to help: please call our Hate Crimes Unit at 212-335-3100.”
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