Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentences Of Duo In Fatal East Harlem Shooting 
“Mr. Reeves was a loving father whose life was taken in a sudden and horrific act of gun violence,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The defendants coordinated this brazen attack and shot Mr. Reeves without any regard for his life. Combatting gun violence remains my top priority, including by holding offenders accountable. Thanks to our hardworking prosecutors, the defendants will serve significant prison terms. My heart goes out to Mr. Reeves’ family and loved ones, who are still recovering from this tragedy.”
D.A. Bragg Announces All-Count Trial Conviction In Fatal Fourth Of July Drunk Driving Crash Trial
“Family and friends were enjoying a Fourth of July barbeque in Corlears Hook Park before their lives were drastically and tragically changed forever. Daniel Hyden was intoxicated when he drove through a fence, killing Lucille Pinkney, Herman Pinkney, Ana Morel, and Emily Ruiz, as well as injuring seven others,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Today, the court found him guilty of numerous crimes for this horrific act of vehicular violence, including four counts of Murder in the Second Degree. While this verdict won’t bring them back to life, I hope that this conviction can bring at least some measure of comfort for their friends and family.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Rodney Johnson For Murder Of Younger Sister
“Rodney Johnson viciously and repeatedly stabbed his own sister in a deadly act of violence in their home,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The defendant seized the opportunity to attack his sister at one of her most vulnerable moments and ultimately killed her in front of their mother. No family should ever have to experience this type of horrific and traumatic conduct. I sincerely hope that Shayla Johnson’s family and loved ones can heal and recover from this devastating tragedy.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Home Invasion Gunpoint Burglary Of 99-Year-Old Landlord
“As alleged, Domingo Vasquez Rodriguez callously assaulted and then robbed 99-year-old Jose Antonio Tur at gunpoint before fleeing with his cash,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Mr. Tur was a pillar of his community and deeply loved by his family members. I offer all those mourning his death my sincere condolences.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea In Fatal Stabbing On Pier 84
“Today, Luis Gil is facing accountability for fatally stabbing 33-year-old Hugo Morales in an unprovoked attack on Pier 84. The defendant’s egregious actions abruptly cut Mr. Morales’s life short,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Mr. Morales immigrated to America with the hopes of earning enough money to eventually build his mother a house in Guatemala. My thoughts are with Mr. Morales’s loved ones as they continue to mourn his tragic loss.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Nicholas Fuelling For Hell’s Kitchen Rental Scam
“Nicholas Fuelling allegedly stole approximately $20,000 from at least five individuals who thought they would be moving into a Hell’s Kitchen apartment. Instead, we allege, Fuelling’s lies left people scrambling for housing, and even left one victim effectively homeless,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Scarce housing is a breeding ground for fraud, and we prosecute those who take advantage of the hopes of prospective tenants. We believe there are more victims - please contact our Housing and Tenant Protection Unit at 212-335-3300, or email danyhousing@dany.nyc.gov.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office