Press Releases
D.A. Bragg: Bright Horizons Day Care Workers Charged With Abusing, Mistreating Toddlers 
“As alleged, these day care workers abused and criminally mistreated multiple toddlers, no older than 24 months,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My office’s Child Abuse Bureau is dedicated to protecting our youngest New Yorkers and is here to help them. Concerned parents or guardians should call us at 212-335-4300.”
D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Firing Shots At Ex’s Boyfriend’s Store, Possessing Firearms And Other Weapons
“Wilfred Cruz allegedly shot and damaged a storefront belonging to the current boyfriend of his ex-girlfriend,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My office’s Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Bureau and the NYPD’s 23rd Precinct kept digging, and, as we allege, recovered three operable guns and ammunition, and more than two dozen other weapons from axes to machetes. I thank our law enforcement partners for their ongoing collaboration to keep Manhattanites safe from gun violence.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Christian Valdez For Throwing Girlfriend Into Oncoming Train In Lower Manhattan
“Christian Valdez will serve nearly two decades in prison following his conviction for committing a life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As a result of this extremely serious attack, the victim has permanent physical injuries, and experiences emotional trauma. I hope the resolution of this case offers her some sense of justice.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea in SoHo Apartment Building Rape
“A young woman was walking into her SoHo apartment building when Ellow Williams followed her inside, strangled her until she appeared to lose consciousness, and raped her. He will now serve a lengthy prison sentence for this brutal and terrifying attack,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My office’s Special Victims Division has the resources to support survivors of sexual assault and ensure accountability for those who commit these crimes - please call us at 212-335-9373.”
D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Unprovoked Stabbings At Grand Central Station
“As alleged, Gavin Ferguson viciously stabbed two commuters in an unprovoked attack during their morning commute,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This attack, which significantly injured both riders, took place onboard a crowded train, which potentially threatened the safety of surrounding subway riders. Acts of violence within our transit system will not be tolerated and I wish the victims a swift recovery.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Trial Convictions Of Two Men In 2023 Gunpoint Robbery Murder
“Today, a jury of Zaire Allen and Hassan Winston’s peers found them responsible for the murder of Alonza Georgia in a vicious robbery which turned fatal,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Mr. Georgia, was a Manhattanite and beloved family man. My thoughts remain with the family as they continue to mourn their devastating loss. The conviction in this case is a testament to the hard work and diligence of our Violent Criminal Enterprises Unit and I thank the jury for its service.”
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