Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of Fifty-Nine Antiquities To The People Of Italy, Iraq, And Indonesia 
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., today announced the return of 59 antiquities totaling more than $600,000 to the people of Italy, Iraq, and Indonesia in three separate ceremonies.
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Ronnie Perry For Pushing Man Onto Tracks At Lower Manhattan Station
“Pushing a commuter onto the subway tracks is an extraordinarily dangerous and reckless act that directly puts that person in harm’s way,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As a jury found, Ronnie Perry committed a horrific and unprovoked attack that caused significant harm to the victim, and I am thankful to the fellow New Yorkers who acted quickly to return him to safety. Since I took office in 2022, transit crime has declined 12% year-to-date in Manhattan, and my office remains committed to prosecuting violence to keep our public transportation system safe.”
Manhattan D.A., NYS Comptroller Announce Indictments In Frauds Totaling Nearly $1 Million
“When you defraud the State, you steal from all 20 million New Yorkers,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Our investigations with the New York State Comptroller uncovered nearly $1 million of theft from the public fisc. The crimes alleged in both indictments targeted funds intended to support students, from grade schoolers to college students. I thank the Comptroller’s Office for its partnership and commitment to rooting out fraud committed at the taxpayers’ expense.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Camby Wilson For Fatal Shooting At East Harlem Liquor Store
“Camby Wilson transformed a neighborhood store into a scene of deadly violence when he murdered Shaquell Gainey in the very community where he grew up,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This deliberate act of gun violence has devastated Mr. Gainey’s family and friends, who continue to mourn his loss. Driving down gun violence remains my top priority, and I hope this significant prison sentence delivers a measure of justice and closure to Mr. Gainey’s loved ones.”
D.A. Bragg Marks End Of Gun Violence Awareness Month, Emphasizes Comprehensive Approach To Reducing Shootings And Homicides
“Public safety is strongest when we pair accountability with prevention and investments in the communities where we all live. Throughout Gun Violence Awareness Month, we brought together law enforcement, elected officials and advocates to address gun violence from every angle – from investing in young people and supporting prevention initiatives to removing illegal firearms from our streets. This holistic approach is delivering promising results, contributing to significant reductions in shootings and homicides in Manhattan. While there is still more work to do, we remain committed to building on this progress to create a lasting impact for the safety and wellbeing of all New Yorkers,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces 18-Count Indictment Of Hector Deleon For Stabbing Spree In Penn Station
“Hector Deleon is now indicted for this alleged unprovoked stabbing spree in the middle of Penn Station,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I am grateful to the good Samaritans who helped end this attack and the Amtrak police who safely apprehended the defendant when he attempted to flee. We will not accept this type of random violence anywhere in Manhattan.”
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