Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Alleged Check Forger Who Opened Bank Accounts Using Fake Passports From Four Different Countries 
“As alleged, using aliases and forged passports supposedly issued by four different countries, Nfamoussa Sylla orchestrated a check fraud scheme that netted him more than $100,000,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This investigation is ongoing. This office’s strong tradition of economic crime investigations and prosecutions spans from identity theft to public corruption to counterterrorism and beyond. We will hold accountable those who commit fraud for personal gain.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Hate Crimes Indictment For Anti-Hispanic, Anti-LGBTQ+ Assault On Couple
“As alleged, Jamile Daniel viciously assaulted two men, who were out enjoying a walk together on a busy Midtown street,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This alleged conduct is repugnant and fueled by the defendant’s biases about the couple’s sexual orientation and heritage. New Yorkers of all backgrounds deserve to feel safe in Manhattan, and I wish the victims in this case a swift recovery.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of Two Stone Sculptures To Cambodia
“I am pleased that we have been able to return more than 30 pieces to Cambodia in just the past several years. That is a testament to the outstanding work of our investigators and prosecutors, and I thank them for their continued efforts to dismantle these smuggling rings,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Calls On 3D-Printing Companies To Address Proliferation Of Illegal Firearms
“We are calling on companies that sell 3D-printers to work with us to stem the flow of dangerous weapons into our communities by implementing targeted, commonsense fixes. Too often, gun violence tragically takes innocent lives and tears at the fabric of our communities. Over the past several years, the number of illegal, 3D-printed firearms and ghost guns has increased significantly. We have an aggressive and holistic approach to combatting gun violence alongside our law enforcement partners but we cannot do it alone. We are hopeful that we can partner with these companies and make a meaningful impact on public safety,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Three Postal Workers For Sexually Motivated Kidnapping Of Coworker
“As alleged in this indictment, these three postal workers dragged their incapacitated colleague out of a post office and into a mail truck, where one attempted to rape her,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We take investigations and prosecutions of sexual violence extremely seriously and have the survivor-centered services and resources to help those who have been sexually assaulted. Please call us at 212-335-9373.”
Survivor Advocacy Groups & Community Leaders Call On State Legislature To Pass Common-Sense Amendments To Discovery Laws To Ensure Offenders Are Held Accountable And Protect Survivors
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr. said: “New York’s district attorneys stand with survivors of crime, including domestic violence and sexual assault, and urge the legislature to do the same by implementing necessary amendments to our state’s discovery statutes. I thank Kathryn Wylde and the Partnership for New York City, Judge Judy Kluger and Sanctuary for Families, and the many groups that joined together today to protect crime victims and communities while remaining the state with the most transparent laws in the U.S.”
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