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D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Severe Abuse Of 14-Week-Old Puppy 
“As alleged, Joseph Kauffmann abused his dog by throwing him off the bed and scalding him with hot water for a prolonged period of time,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Pets are expected to be cared for by their owners, and this horrific alleged behavior will not be tolerated.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Woman For Unprovoked Fatal Stabbing In Midtown
“As alleged, Samaria Lopez brutally stabbed and took the life of Jordin Walston – a doting and beloved young mother,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This alleged conduct has devastated Ms. Walston’s family and loved ones and my thoughts remain with them in their ongoing grief.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Youth Flag Football Coach For Paying Children To Send Nude Photos, Videos On Snapchat
“Benvontay Fogler used his positions at schools and camps to abuse numerous children over the course of more than four years,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I thank the many survivors who came forward, as well as our prosecutors and counselors who never stopped working to support them. Our Special Victims Division is here to help; please call us at 212-335-3400.”
D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Attacking East Village Restaurant Worker, Slashing Pedestrian At Astor Place Plaza
“As alleged, Steven Johnson attacked a restaurant employee just one day before slashing a pedestrian who was sitting in a plaza,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My thoughts are with the victims as they heal from their extensive injuries. Those who harm and threaten the safety of New Yorkers will be held accountable.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Attempted Rape In Central Park
“As alleged, Jermaine Longmire attempted to rape a woman in Central Park while she was sunbathing last month. Our parks should be a place where New Yorkers can relax without fearing for their safety, and this alleged conduct will not be tolerated,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Our Special Victims Division has the resources to both hold offenders accountable and support survivors as they heal; please call us at 212-335-9373.”
D.A. Bragg & Adams Administration Urge U.S. Supreme Court To Uphold Commonsense Ghost Gun Regulations
“The continued prevalence of ghost guns poses a major threat to public safety in New York City. While shootings and homicides are down double digits in Manhattan thanks to our close coordination with the NYPD and our federal partners, the technology behind ghost guns is rapidly evolving,” said District Attorney Bragg.
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Spotlight on two of our major cryptocurrency prosecutions in today's @MiamiHerald with @OCCRP. Learn more about the prevalence of crypto ATMs & our Office’s industry-leading resources and expertise to hold bad actors accountable:
“Political violence in any form is abhorrent and unacceptable. I commend the Secret Service on their swift response and my thoughts and prayers are with former President Trump and his family.” - D.A. Bragg.
ICYMI: Along with @NYCMayor, we launched the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition bringing together government agencies, service providers and others to address public safety and quality-of-life issues in Midtown. Learn more here:
“Those who harm and threaten the safety of New Yorkers will be held accountable.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the indictment of a man for attacking a restaurant worker and slashing a man in the East Village in @TheVillageSun:
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