“As alleged, Hansel Esparragoza punched an 81-year-old woman in the face in an unprovoked attack, causing her to lose consciousness and fall to the ground,” said District Attorney Bragg. “New Yorkers deserve to be safe when they are going about their daily lives walking through their neighborhoods, and we will continue to prosecute those who threaten their safety. I hope the victim continues to heal from this assault.”
“Raymond Kwok allegedly stabbed a subway rider in a brutal attack,” said District Attorney Bragg. “New Yorkers relying on public transportation deserve to be safe and violence in our transit system, especially with dangerous weapons, will not be tolerated. I wish the victim a full and speedy recovery.”
“This defendant is being held accountable for his role in both a violent attempted robbery and a white-collar scheme to steal checks from the mail. His actions illustrate what is often a clear nexus between white collar and violent crime, and we will continue to leverage our investigative tools and expertise to tackle both head on. I thank our prosecutors for their outstanding work to develop this sprawling case and uncover a complex web of criminal activity,” said District Attorney Bragg.
“As alleged, Jaime Rosario punched and critically injured Efrain Patino Guerra in a brutal attack over a work-related dispute,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Unfortunately, Mr. Patino Guerra succumbed to his injuries and was tragically taken from his family, friends and loved ones. I thank our prosecutors for securing upgraded charges, which are indicative of the seriousness of the conduct alleged, and my thoughts remain with Mr. Patino Guerra’s family as they continue mourning his loss.”
“As alleged, Edward Asencio neglected and isolated his 84-year-old mother before killing her in their shared apartment. The defendant’s alleged attack on his own mother, who relied on him for care, is abhorrent,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Older New Yorkers deserve quality care, and those who abuse the people in their care will be held accountable. If you or someone you know is 60 years or older and a victim of abuse, I encourage you to contact our Elder Abuse Unit at 212-335-9007 or EAU@dany.nyc.gov.”
