“As alleged, Juan Hernandez sexually assaulted and attempted to rape an 80-year-old woman in a brutal early-morning attack on the streets of Chinatown,” said District Attorney Bragg. “If you or someone you know is a survivor of sexual assault, please call our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373. I hope the survivor continues to heal from this deeply disturbing assault.” 

“As alleged, Rayshawn Weir kept this child in a perpetual state of fear and pain over the course of 15 months,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Only when bystanders intervened as he allegedly attempted to strangle her at the Port Authority bus station did this horrific abuse come to an end. Our talented prosecutors are working hand in hand with our Survivor Services Bureau to support her and secure justice in this case. If you or someone you know is being abused, know that we are here to help: call 212-335-9373.”

“As alleged, Donovan Murphy committed horrific acts of violence and sexual assault in a woman’s own apartment,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Every New Yorker deserves to be safe in their own home, and we will continue to work hand in hand with our partners in law enforcement to make that a reality. Trauma-informed, survivor-centered care is available if you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted; please call our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373.”

“Today Jamel McIver was held responsible for forcing a woman into a staircase and attacking her in a horrifying act of sexual violence last year,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Every New Yorker has the right to come home safely without fear, and we will continue to hold those accountable who jeopardize the safety of fellow Manhattanites. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual violence, I urge you to please contact our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373.”   

“Victor Jenkins targeted vulnerable women who he thought would not report his brutal attacks, even explicitly telling one that law enforcement would not believe her. Not only did our prosecutors believe these women, so did a jury of 12 New Yorkers,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Now, he will serve a significant prison sentence for these horrific crimes. I thank the survivors for their immense courage in cooperating with law enforcement and, moreover, taking the stand to testify. I hope this conviction sends the message that we are here to help all survivors, no matter the circumstances.”