Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Central Park Attempted Rape 
“Bystanders were able to intervene when Lateef Caldwell allegedly attempted to rape a woman simply enjoying an evening in Central Park,” said District Attorney Bragg. “To any New Yorker who has survived sexual violence, I want you to know that we are here to help. Please call our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373 to contact our specially trained therapists and trauma-informed prosecutors and investigators.”
D.A. Bragg: Correctional Employee, Intimate Partner Charged With Child Sex Trafficking Indictment
“As alleged, DiCastro and Cordero ran a prostitution operation that spanned from Manhattan to upstate New York,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Disturbingly, that included the trafficking of at least one child. This investigation is active and ongoing. We urge anyone with information to call our Human Trafficking Unit at 212-335-3400.”
Statement From Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on the Trial Conviction of Donovan Murphy
Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg said: “Donovan Murphy brutally raped a nurse who was just trying to get some sleep between her shifts at the hospital. A jury found that he broke into her apartment, beat her until he fractured her skull and split open her mouth, and then raped her. I thank the survivor for her fortitude and bravery taking the stand, and the members of the jury for their careful consideration of this case.”
D.A. Bragg: Kevin Crosby Indicted For Killing Delivery Worker, Injuring Second Cyclist, In Harlem Crash
“Two New Yorkers were riding their bikes to deliver food when they were struck by an SUV moving at an extremely high rate of speed. As alleged, Kevin Crosby’s fatal conduct cut Zacarias Darly’s life short, and critically injured the second cyclist,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Our streets should be safe for cyclists, and we will prosecute drivers whose dangerous driving harms New Yorkers. My thoughts are with Mr. Darly’s loved ones who are mourning his loss, as well as the second cyclist who is recovering.”
D.A. Bragg, Commiss. Tisch: “Up The Hill” Defendants Indicted For Murder And Firearm Conspiracies Including Seven Shootings
“This indictment alleges a coordinated pattern of violence spanning several months, during which the defendants repeatedly armed themselves and targeted rivals in residential areas, putting countless New Yorkers at risk,” and said District Attorney Bragg. “As we further allege, the defendants used social media to provoke rivals, glorify gun violence and escalate tensions, fueling a dangerous cycle of retaliation. We are committed to disrupting these senseless cycles to protect our communities, and thanks to our coordination with the NYPD and other law enforcement partners, these individuals are now facing accountability.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea In Multi-Million Dollar Investment Fraud Scheme
“Alan Burak now faces significant prison time for his elaborate, fraudulent scheme. He defrauded twelve individuals out of millions of dollars, including loved ones who trusted him for financial advice,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I hope this conviction sends a message that those who steal hard earned money will be held accountable.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office