Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of Two Antiquities To The People Of Nepal 
"In the past two years we have successfully repatriated more than 20 antiquities to the people of Nepal, all of which have come from well-known trafficking networks that we continue to dismantle. We hope to hold additional ceremonies with our counterparts in Nepal in the coming months and years," said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Orsen Reyes For Assault At Midtown Subway Station
“Orsen Reyes has been held accountable for a violent assault in which he slashed and repeatedly stomped on the victim – a vicious attack that could have ended in tragedy. Thanks to the NYPD, our prosecutors and the jury that carefully evaluated the evidence, Reyes has been brought to justice. This significant prison sentence reflects the severity of his conduct, and I hope it provides the victim with a measure of closure,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg: Senior Living Residence Employee Indicted For Stealing More Than $400,000 From Residence & Elderly New Yorkers
“The defendant callously exploited his position in a senior living community to allegedly steal from nearly two dozen elderly New Yorkers,” said District Attorney Bragg. “One of the alleged victims was 92-years of age. Financial loss for older individuals can be absolutely devastating, and we will continue to use every tool available to address and prevent these types of pernicious schemes.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Sprawling $76M Fraud
“As alleged, these defendants worked together to orchestrate an elaborate fraud, disguising their theft with layers of falsified paperwork and fabricated companies,” said District Attorney Bragg. “In total, we allege, this complex scheme defrauded commercial funders of more than $76 million. I thank my office’s prosecutors and all of our law enforcement partners for their work leading to today’s indictment.”
Statement from D.A. Bragg on the Sentencing of a Marketing Executive for Embezzling Millions
“Michael Collins has been sentenced to 3-9 years in state prison for embezzling nearly $6 million from two companies for his own greed,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I hope this sentencing sends a message to New York executives who exploit Manhattan businesses – you will be held accountable.”
D.A. Bragg, NYPD Commissioner Tisch & ATF NY: Four Defendants Indicted In Gun Trafficking Conspiracy Spanning Georgia To NYC
“As alleged, these defendants worked together to funnel dozens of illegal firearms along the iron pipeline into New York City over the course of a months-long conspiracy,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Multiple recovered guns were equipped with devices designed to inflict increased harm. Had these firearms fallen into the wrong hands, they could have fueled violence that seriously injured or even killed New Yorkers. Every illegal gun removed from our streets is a potential tragedy prevented, and I thank the brave members of the NYPD and ATF, as well as our prosecutors, for their outstanding work dismantling this alleged trafficking operation.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office