Press Releases
D.A. Bragg: Assamad Nash Indicted for Brutal Murder of Christina Yuna Lee 
“Ms. Yuna Lee’s death not only devastated her loved ones, but struck fear into the hearts of our AAPI neighbors, who have already suffered far too much pain in recent years. All New Yorkers deserve to be safe and secure, and we will ensure accountability for this senseless murder," said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Trial Convictions of two NYPD Officers for Theft and Official Misconduct
“New Yorkers must be able to trust that law enforcement officials are held to the same standards of justice as everyone else,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg: Dark Web Drug Seller “sinmed” Pleads Guilty to Operating as a Major Trafficker
“As technology evolves, so does our office, and drug traffickers who think they can use the dark web to conceal their illicit activity will be caught and brought to justice,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Creates “Pathways to Public Safety” Division to Elevate the use of Alternatives to Incarceration Across D.A.’s Office
“The Pathways to Public Safety Division will secure dynamic, individually tailored outcomes that are proven to keep our communities safe while giving our fellow New Yorkers the help they need,” said District Attorney Bragg. “By identifying opportunities for diversion at the beginning stages of a case, instead of weeks to months after an arrest, we can increase effectiveness and break cycles of recidivism."
D.A. Bragg: N.Y.P.D Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Assault, Attempted Assault for Two Violent Arrests
“Law enforcement officials are sworn to serve and protect their communities, including New Yorkers in their custody,” said District Attorney Bragg. “In this case, Sergeant Wong violated not only his oath – but the law – during the violent arrests of two New Yorkers, on two separate occasions. Our Office will continue to investigate and prosecute police violence, and we encourage any victims or witnesses of similar conduct to report it to our Police Accountability Unit at https://www.manhattanda.org/policemisconduct.”
D.A. Bragg: Identity Theft Ring Indicted for Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Conspiracy
“The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program was created to help those New Yorkers who urgently needed financial assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As alleged, these individuals masqueraded as nineteen unwitting victims, stealing $135,000 from the State of New York. My Office’s Cybercrime and Identity Theft Bureau will continue to unravel and prosecute frauds that harm our state’s ability to support New Yorkers hardest hit by the pandemic.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office