“As alleged, Donald Ziebenhood escalated his threatening conduct towards his husband in multiple acts of intimate partner violence over the course of a year. My thoughts are with Mr. Zieben’s loved ones,” said District Attorney Bragg. “If you or someone you know is being abused by a current of former partner, we encourage you to call us at 212-335-9373 where trained professionals can provide resources and help.”
“Kristie Miro committed a brutal and deadly act of family violence that took her aunt’s life,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Losing any loved one to violence is incredibly painful, and unimaginable at the hands of another family member. I hope this measure of accountability can bring some comfort to Ms. Nieves’ loved ones, who continue to endure the effects of this senseless tragedy.”
“This callous behavior allegedly led to the deaths of three people. As alleged, each incident was calculated: Tabitha Bundrick knowingly provided fentanyl-laced drugs to incapacitate her victims so she could steal their personal belongings. As a result of our long-term investigation, she is now facing significant charges,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I want to be very clear to those who think they can get away with drugging and robbing unsuspecting victims: working with our law enforcement partners, we will uncover and prosecute this conduct.”
“After a year of abuse, Ernest Wright fatally strangled his girlfriend Kayla Estevez in a horrific act of intimate-partner violence,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I extend my deepest condolences to Kayla’s loved ones who spoke at today’s sentencing and thank the prosecutors who tried this case. Help is available: if you or someone you know is a victim of intimate-partner violence in Manhattan, please call us at 212-335-9373.”
“As alleged, Desean Maryat placed an imitation pipe bomb that forced police to clear the Crossroads of the World for more than an hour on a busy Monday morning,” said District Attorney Bragg. “He specifically chose to target the door of the NYPD’s Times Square substation, grinding officers’ movements to a halt. Thankfully, the NYPD’s Bomb Squad responded and moved efficiently to ensure everyone’s safety and allow visitors and commuters alike to return to Times Square.”
