Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces 116-Count Indictment Of Ryan Hemphill Predatory Sexual Assault Of Six Women In Midtown Apartment 
“We allege that Ryan Hemphill raped and violently assaulted six different women in his apartment in just five months,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Further, we allege that he threatened the women and used his position as an attorney to intimidate them and prevent them from reporting these crimes. This investigation is ongoing, and we have reason to believe there may be additional survivors. Our talented prosecutors and investigators, as well as our specially trained counselors, are here to support you, no matter how powerful the person who assaulted you may seem. Please call our Special Victims Division at 212-335-3400.”
D.A. Bragg: William Hathaway Convicted At Trial Of West Village Apartment Rape Following Soho House Date
“A jury of William Hathaway’s peers found him guilty of raping a young woman at his apartment in the West Village following their first date,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This conviction makes clear that initial consent is not a blank check for rape. This survivor clearly said stop again and again, but the defendant did not. I thank her for taking the stand and delivering frank and honest testimony while enduring repeated claims that she was a liar full of regret. I’m grateful to the members of the jury for their service and several days of careful deliberation. The Manhattan D.A.’s Office believes survivors of sexual assault and regularly takes on difficult cases – if you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, we are here to help: call 212-335-9373.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Unprovoked Attack At Penn Station
“As alleged, Tyrone Massey approached a stranger in Penn Station and slashed him without provocation,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Violence has no place in our bustling transit system, and we will continue to collaborate with our law enforcement partners to hold violent offenders accountable. I hope the victim continues to heal from this terrifying attack.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Nisean Graves In Fatal Midtown Stabbing
“Nisean Graves senselessly killed Antonio Eggleston, a complete a stranger, on a busy public street,” said District Attorney Bragg. “His extremely vicious conduct left a family in mourning, and I hope that this significant prison sentence can give them some sense of justice. Our Office takes unprovoked acts of violence very seriously as we work hand in hand with our law enforcement partners to ensure accountability in these cases.”
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.”
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