Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Building Super For Stealing $350k From 100-Year-Old Man As His Power Of Attorney 
“Rosalind Hernandez took advantage of an older adult in her care, gaining his trust just to break it by stealing over half of his life savings, along with his personal belongings,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Today she has been sentenced to state prison for her despicable conduct.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Skiboky Stora For Multiple Hate Crime Incidents
“Skiboky Stora engaged in a disturbing pattern of hate-fueled violence targeting and intimidating strangers, causing physical harm and lasting emotional trauma to these New Yorkers,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As made clear from today’s statements at sentencing, Stora’s attacks robbed them of their sense of safety and altered how they navigate daily life. Today’s sentence sends a clear message that this conduct is unacceptable and carries significant consequences. Our Hate Crimes Unit investigates, prosecutes, and works to prevent hate crimes across Manhattan, and if you have been a victim or witness to a hate crime or bias incident, we encourage you to contact our Hate Crimes Unit at 212-335-3100.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Sex Trafficking Indictment Of Matthew “Mister” Richardson
“As alleged, Matthew Richardson trafficked a woman by using threats and violence, and hanging a supposed debt over her head,” said Distrct Attorney Bragg. “Far from helping her, as he claimed, he coerced her to continue to repay him and demanded she hand over nearly all of the money she took in. This investigation is ongoing; I urge anyone with information to call our Human Trafficking Unit at 212-335-3400.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Including Full Restitution To Food Delivery Workers In Fraudulent Investment Scheme
“Food delivery workers trusted Mauricio Sevilla to invest their hard-earned money into a new food delivery company, only to learn that their money was stolen and the company was never created,” said District Attorney Bragg. “With today’s guilty plea, these New Yorkers will get their hard-earned money back. If you have been scammed, please call our Financial Frauds Bureau at 212-335-8900.”
D.A. Bragg Calls On Meta To Address Scammers Posing As Pro Bono Legal Organizations On Facebook And WhatsApp
“We are seeing a growing number of New Yorkers being scammed by fake attorneys on Meta’s platforms. This specific scam preys on the perceived vulnerability of immigrants looking for legal assistance. We hope to collaborate to develop a comprehensive approach to protect Meta’s users from fraud,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Eduardo Diaz For Shooting Former Boss On The Upper West Side
“Eduardo Diaz has been held accountable for committing a vicious shooting against his former boss which recklessly spilled onto a public city street,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This attack significantly injured the victim who is still recovering to this day. Combatting gun violence is our top priority, and we will not tolerate the use of firearms to harm fellow New Yorkers.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office