Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. today announced the indictment of MARVIN WHITE, 39, for assaulting a 77-year-old woman in an unprovoked attack, as well as two police officers who apprehended him in September 2024. WHITE is charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with two counts of Assault in the First Degree, one count of Aggravated Assault Upon an Officer, among other charges. [1] 

“As alleged, Marvin White assaulted a 77-year-old woman who was walking to Urgent Care in an unprovoked attack, before assaulting the two police officers who responded to her cries for help,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Members of the NYPD risk their safety every day to protect New Yorkers, and I thank them for their partnership in keeping Manhattan safe. I hope the three victims continue to heal from their injuries.” 

According to court documents and statements made on the record in court, on September 24, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a 77-year-old woman was walking to Urgent Care in Kipps Bay when WHITE approached her, unprovoked, and struck her in the face with a plate. 

The woman followed WHITE and informed the first NYPD officers she saw. 

Police Officers Saul Rivera and Maria Corbisiero exited their vehicle and followed WHITE, asking him to stop. WHITE kept walking while holding a plate in one hand and high heels in the other. WHITE repeatedly turned around while holding the items up, causing Officers Rivera and Corbisiero to move back. 

When Officers Rivera and Corbisiero got close enough to apprehend WHITE, he turned around and struck Officer Rivera in the face with the plate, shattering it on his face. Officers Rivera and Corbisiero apprehended WHITE on the ground while he continued to fight back and resist arrest. Officer Corbisiero injured her forearm in the process. 

The attack on Officer Rivera resulted in several deep lacerations and substantial bleeding. He was taken to the hospital and received an estimated 75 to 100 stitches to his face. 

Assistant D.A. Samantha Levitz (Trial Bureau 60) is handling the prosecution of this case under the supervision of Assistant D.A.s Annie Siegel (Deputy Chief of Trial Bureau 60), Harrison Schweiloch (Deputy Chief of Trial Bureau 60), Charles Whitt (Chief of Trial Bureau 60), and Executive Assistant D.A. Lisa DelPizzo (Chief of the Trial Division). Trial Preparation Assistant Diana Argilagos (Trial Bureau 60) is providing valuable assistance in this case. 

D.A. Bragg thanked the NYPD, particularly Officers Haroon Hussain, Saul Rivera, and Maria Corbisiero of the 13th Precinct. 

 

Defendant Information: 

MARVIN WHITE 

New York, NY 

Charged:

• Assault in the First Degree, a class B felony, two counts
• Aggravated Assault Upon an Officer, a class B felony, one count
• Assault on a Peace Officer, a class C felony, one count
• Assault in the Second Degree, a class D felony, five counts
• Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree, a class A misdemeanor, one count

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[1] The charges contained in the indictment are merely allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. All factual recitations are derived from documents filed in court and statements made on the record in court.