Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Three Postal Workers For Sexually Motivated Kidnapping Of Coworker 
“As alleged in this indictment, these three postal workers dragged their incapacitated colleague out of a post office and into a mail truck, where one attempted to rape her,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We take investigations and prosecutions of sexual violence extremely seriously and have the survivor-centered services and resources to help those who have been sexually assaulted. Please call us at 212-335-9373.”
Survivor Advocacy Groups & Community Leaders Call On State Legislature To Pass Common-Sense Amendments To Discovery Laws To Ensure Offenders Are Held Accountable And Protect Survivors
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr. said: “New York’s district attorneys stand with survivors of crime, including domestic violence and sexual assault, and urge the legislature to do the same by implementing necessary amendments to our state’s discovery statutes. I thank Kathryn Wylde and the Partnership for New York City, Judge Judy Kluger and Sanctuary for Families, and the many groups that joined together today to protect crime victims and communities while remaining the state with the most transparent laws in the U.S.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of Antiquities To Spain And Cyprus
“I want to thank the prosecutors, investigators and analysts who helped return these extraordinary objects. We will not allow our borough to be a haven for looted and trafficked antiquities,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Johnette Booker For Death Of Teen Cousin
“Johnette Booker stands convicted of killing her younger, vulnerable cousin, through her vicious and cruel behavior,” said District Attorney Bragg. “For over a month, Booker knowingly put Jallen McConnie through an excruciating level of abuse and trauma, up until the final moments of his life. Booker will serve a significant prison term for this utterly horrific conduct and my thoughts remain with Mr. McConnie’s loved ones, who continue to grieve this devastating loss.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentences For Drivers In Hit-And-Run That Killed Father Of Six
“This was a horrific tragedy that has left a family with six children continuing to grieve,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Accountability for out-of-control driving is an important component of achieving overall public safety. When people fail to follow the rules of the road, it puts the well-being of everyone who goes about their day in Manhattan at risk.”
D.A. Bragg: Ian Mitchell Sentenced For Stealing $700,000 From Investors By Impersonating Investment Banker
“Ian Mitchell defrauded his friends and associates out of approximately $700,000 by claiming to be from a wealthy, prominent family,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Those who impersonate others to steal hard-earned money will be prosecuted. If you are a victim of financial crime, or know about a financial crime that requires investigation, please call our Financial Frauds Bureau at 212-335-8900.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office