Press Releases
Statement from D.A. Bragg on the Murder Conviction of Isaac Argro 
Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg, Jr., said: “Over multiple weeks, a jury heard the overwhelming evidence of Isaac Argro’s horrific crime, and today found him guilty of murder within two hours of deliberations. Argro subjected Azsia Johnson, the mother of his daughter, to extensive physical and emotional abuse before she finally had the immense bravery to leave him in order to protect herself and her children. She was a loving mother who was determined to give coparenting a try, despite Argro’s ongoing campaign of harassment. The second time she allowed Argro to meet their daughter, he lured her to an isolated location with promises of supplies for their 3-month-old infant and shot her point-blank in the temple. This brutal execution devastated all of Ms. Johnson’s loved ones, including her devoted family members who attended the trial each day. I hope this conviction gives them some sense of justice.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictments Of OCME Employees For $222K Time Theft
“New York City employees must accurately document their time – they owe it to their coworkers, and to their fellow taxpayers,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will continue to work with the Department of Investigation to ensure honest timekeeping and protect the City’s coffers.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Randy Santos For Murder Of Unhoused Men In Chinatown
“The chilling murders committed by Randy Santos shook New York City,” said District Attorney Bragg. “He displayed an appalling disregard for the lives of his victims, who were completely defenseless and unable to protect themselves. Unhoused individuals deserve the same level of safety as anyone else, and I hope the resolution of this case serves as a reminder of the work that remains in protecting and supporting our most vulnerable residents.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In $188K Pension Theft
“A conductor for New York City Transit saved over the course of his career, intending for his daughter to inherit his hard-earned pension,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Instead, we allege, after he passed, his wife stole the pension death benefits that should have gone to her stepdaughter. City employees work too hard for their retirement savings to be drained through theft, and I thank the New York City Department of Investigation for its partnership combatting fraud.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Takedown Of Dark Web Drug Trafficking Operation
“Michael Chase and Jose Colon allegedly used the dark web to sell dangerous drugs in exchange for cryptocurrency, before moving the funds into fictitious business accounts. They allegedly shipped drugs to all fifty states, jeopardizing the health and safety of individuals across the country,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I want to thank our partners at USPIS and the Suffolk County D.A.’s Office for their partnership in this investigation.”
Statement from D.A. Bragg on the Sentencing of Alejandro Piedra
“Alejandro Piedra has been sentenced to a state prison term for murdering Clemson Cockfield and brutally stabbing two other New Yorkers,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This horrific violence unfolded on busy East Village streets, leaving a family in mourning and significantly harming the two survivors. We hope this outcome brings a measure of justice to the survivors, who continue to navigate the reeling effects of the attack. My thoughts remain with the family and loved ones of Mr. Cockfield as they continue to mourn his loss.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office