“Women deserve to walk home without fearing that they are being followed or that they will be sexually assaulted,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As alleged, Vertell Dunham pushed past a young woman after trailing her to her building under the guise of needing medical care, before strangling her and attempting to sexually assault her. Thank you to our partners at the NYPD for their quick action arresting the defendant the next day – as he attempted to follow a college student into her residence hall.”

“While Dennis Weaver’s campaign of harassment and intimidation tactics may have deterred the survivor in this case from testifying at trial, it did not stop our prosecutors from securing accountability,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Weaver turned his girlfriend’s life into a living nightmare when she tried to end their relationship. His abusive acts escalated over the course of months before he finally brutally and repeatedly sexually assaulted her at knifepoint.”

“As alleged, Miles McNeal abused his power as an afterschool program teacher to sexually abuse an 8-year-old student. These alleged acts are despicable, and no student or parent should ever have to fear that they may face this abusive behavior at a school,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We believe that there may be additional survivors, and this remains an ongoing investigation. Please reach out to our Office if you believe your child may have been abused by Miles McNeal – our team has extensive experience and trauma-informed training to handle these investigations with the care and sensitivity they deserve.” 

“Christopher Macias abused his power as a supervisor to assault two survivors, scarring them with trauma that they face to this day. While we cannot erase what happened, I hope there is some sense of closure knowing Christopher Macias is being held accountable for the brutal crimes he committed,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My Office is here to fully assist anyone who has been the survivor of sexual abuse, and I urge anyone who has experienced this type of violence to call us at 212-335-9373.” 

“As alleged, Christopher Marrero sexually assaulted three women within the span of mere hours on New Year’s Eve,” said District Attorney Bragg. “From trailing a woman across boroughs on the subway, to pushing his way into a bathroom, to following a woman into an apartment building, these allegations represent some of New Yorkers’ worst fears. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, please call us at 212-335- 9373. We are committed to supporting survivors and holding offenders accountable.”