Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence In Unprovoked Knife Attacks, Murder Of Columbia Grad Student 
“Vincent Pinkney brutally attacked three unsuspecting strangers in within 30 minutes,” said District Attorney Bragg. “During this attack, he murdered Davide Giri, a brilliant and talented young man with so much life ahead of him. Mr. Giri’s death sent shock waves throughout an entire community and devastated his family, classmates, teachers, teammates and friends. My thoughts remain with Mr. Giri’s family and the surviving victims, who were left with ongoing trauma. I hope this accountability brings closure while allowing the community to honor Mr. Giri’s life and legacy.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea In $438K Theft Of Diamonds, Precious Gems And Jewelry
“Arsen Canaj went to great lengths to take advantage of business owners by stealing approximately $438,000 worth of diamonds, precious gems, and jewelry with forged checks. He now faces time in state prison for his conduct,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Those who defraud New York’s businesses will be held accountable. We will continue to collaborate with our law enforcement partners to help Manhattan’s businesses thrive.”
Manhattan D.A., D.O.I, Announce Indictment In $128K NYCERS Theft
“As alleged, Yakik Rumley went to great lengths to fraudulently collect his deceased mother’s pension benefits, including impersonating her voice on multiple calls to NYCERS,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Our city’s employees work hard and deserve to know their savings are safeguarded. I thank Commissioner Shihata and the Department of Investigation for their commitment to protecting the integrity of our city’s pension system.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of 36 Antiquities To The People Of Syria
“Repatriation ceremonies are a powerful reminder that preserving cultural heritage transcends any border or nationality,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This was an incredibly complicated, multi-faceted investigation that could only have been accomplished through close partnerships that spanned the globe, and I thank everyone involved for their tireless effort and dedication.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Lenue Moore For Murder Of Neighbor And Her Friend, And Fatal Shooting Of Her Dog In Washington Heights
“In response to Lenue Moore’s brutal and escalating conduct, Jacqueline Billini did what we ask every New Yorker to do: she came forward to report violence so that we can pursue accountability,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Tragically, her efforts were met with devastating consequences when Moore devised a scheme to target her, ambushing and killing Ms. Billini, her friend Levaughn Harvin and her pet. This senseless act of retaliation left two families and an entire community grieving, including Mr. Harvin’s children, who witnessed the unimaginable. While we cannot undo this unspeakable violence, I hope that today brings a measure of closure to the families and loved ones of Ms. Billini and Mr. Harvin, and may their memories live on for years to come.”
D.A. Bragg Statement On Sentencing Of Harvey Weinstein
“Today was about the survivors. Ms. Haley, her remarks were powerful, moving, and eloquent. I thank her first and foremost, and all of the survivors who came to lend their support. I’m moved, as we should all be moved, by their courage and their steadfastness through what has obviously been a challenging process.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office