Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces 40-Count Indictment Of Talent Agency For Stealing $1.8 Million From 160 Actors 
"As alleged, Mark Measures and KMR stole approximately $1.8 million from 160 hard working actors, many of whom were balancing other jobs to stay afloat while pursuing their acting careers. These defendants also stole thousands of dollars from his employees by taking wages that were meant to be invested in their retirement accounts. Rather than pay the actors and employees, the defendants used their hard-earned money to fund his lavish lifestyle,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This alleged conduct is egregious, and we will continue to fight for Manhattanites to receive every dollar they earn. This is an ongoing investigation – if you are a victim, please contact our office at (646) 712-0298.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of 16th Century Manuscript To The People Of Paraguay
“I am thrilled that, for the first time, we have been able to return a stolen artifact to the people of Paraguay,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I thank our team of prosecutors, investigators and analysts for unraveling this theft and returning this manuscript back to Paraguay’s National Archives.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Of Albert Brown For Gunpoint Sexual Assault In East Harlem
“Albert Brown is now convicted of a horrific act of sexual violence and will face a significant prison term,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Every New Yorker deserves to be safe walking our city’s streets and I hope the survivor can continue to heal and recover from the trauma she has experienced. We treat sexual violence with the utmost seriousness, and I urge survivors to contact our trauma-informed Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373.”
D.A. Bragg: Head “Grinch” Who Led ID Theft Operation That Stole Credit Cards, Phones From Clubgoers Convicted At Trial
“As the leader of the ‘Grinchsters’, Julian Pomales specifically sought out and targeted intoxicated New Yorkers enjoying our borough’s vibrant nightlife,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As illustrated by the variety of cases brought by my Office’s Financial Frauds, Major Economic Crimes, and Cyber Crime Bureaus, identity theft affects New Yorkers of all walks of life. It is one of the most common crimes we see, targeting anyone with a bank account and, increasingly, with a cell phone. I urge New Yorkers to stay vigilant by using strong passwords, monitoring their accounts and reporting suspicious activity. We are here to help: call us at 212-335-8900 if you are a Manhattanite who has been a victim of identity theft or other fraud.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing In Stabbing Of Building Maintenance Employee During Wellness Check
“Cirus Cid-Mejia brutally stabbed a building maintenance employee who was assisting social workers in a court ordered wellness check on a 61-year-old tenant,” said District Attorney Bragg. “These workers were only trying to do their jobs and assist in the protection of a vulnerable New Yorker. We will not stand by when hardworking Manhattanites are attacked. I hope the victim continues to heal from the assault.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Abderanman Mayo For Assaulting 70-Year-Old Victim On The Subway Platform
“Nobody should have to experience this type of alleged vicious attack on the transit system,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I hope the victim will continue to recover from his injuries and urge anyone who witnessed this assault to please call 212-335-9040.”
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