Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of 13 Antiquities To The People Of Egypt 
“Despite our significant progress dismantling these extensive trafficking networks, there is clearly still more work to do. Museums and galleries in Manhattan should not be filled with looting or stolen cultural artifacts,” said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of 17 Rare Books To The Family Of John Hay Whitney
“Manhattan is the cultural capital of the world, home to museums, galleries, and dealers displaying incredible artworks and antiquities. Yet the integrity of this marketplace is undermined when stolen items are on display. We will not allow our borough to be a center for trafficked art and antiquities, and I thank our team of prosecutors and investigators for their work on this case,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Unprovoked Subway Stabbing At Union Square Station
“New Yorkers were commuting to work on the subway when Christopher Betancourt stabbed a 45-year-old man without provocation at Union Square, after exiting an L train,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I hope the victim continues to heal from this horrifying transit attack. Individuals who harm New Yorkers in our transit system will be held accountable.”
D.A. Bragg, D.A. Clark, D.A. Gonzalez, A.G. James And Downstate Coalition For Crime Victims Host 41st Annual Vigil
“For 41 years, this vigil has given survivors and families who have lost loved ones a space to share and honor their stories. I’m deeply grateful to the advocates who continue to lead this work, and I am proud to help carry forward the legacy of Susan Xenarios and her decades of impact on the nation’s crime victim movement,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We understand that anyone can be a victim of crime, and no two victims are the same. That is why my office remains committed to centering the needs of every survivor by providing resources, individualized support, and working alongside our communities to promote healing and strengthen public safety together.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea In Grand Central Attacks
“Millions of New Yorkers and tourists use our bustling subway system every day, and they deserve to feel safe while doing so. Jason Sargeant is facing time in state prison for his unprovoked attack in Grand Central Station,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will continue to collaborate with our law enforcement partners to drive down transit crime.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Sexual Abuse Of Elderly Woman In Upper Manhattan
“Nasir Seals allegedly exploited a moment of vulnerability to carry out a horrific act of sexual violence against an older New Yorker who was a complete stranger to him,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This kind of conduct is profoundly traumatic, and my office remains committed to holding offenders accountable while centering and supporting survivors. I encourage all victims of sexual abuse to contact my office’s trauma-informed Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Bureau at 212-335-9373.”
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