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Alvin Bragg

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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 16m
ICYMI: “The defendants caused a personal dispute to spiral into deadly violence when they brutally attacked Jervey Barfield.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more about their sentencing to 22 years-to-life in state prison: www.nydailynews.com/2026/09/29/t...
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Trio sentenced to 22 years-to-life for killing aspiring fitness trainer rebuilding his life after prison
Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Cori Weston handed down the terms to Naquan Anderson, 28, Trevor Carpenter, 44, and Alvin Nelson, 45, for the May 3, 2025, killing of 33-year-old Jervey Barfield.
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 5h
“Mr. Barfield was unarmed when the defendants repeatedly stabbed and beat him, leaving him helpless on a Manhattan sidewalk.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this sentencing: www.amny.com/police-fire/...
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Three suspects convicted of killing man in Harlem gang assault sentenced, may serve rest of lives in prison | amNewYork
Three men were sentenced Tuesday to 22 years to life behind bars for their role in the deadly Harlem stabbing of a former prisoner who turned his life around
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 22h
NEW: Today we announced the sentencings of Naquan Anderson, Trevor Carpenter and Alvin Nelson to 22 years-to-life in state prison for the fatal stabbing and assault of 33-year-old Jervey Barfield in Upper Manhattan. Learn more: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-tr...
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D.A. Bragg: Trio Sentenced For Fatal Stabbing Of Jervey Barfield In Upper Manhattan - Manhattan District Attorney's Office
“The defendants let a personal dispute spiral into deadly violence when they brutally attacked Jervey Barfield,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Mr. Barfield was unarmed when the defendants repeatedly…
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Last night, D.A. Bragg joined Sanctuary for Families’ 29th Annual Abely Awards to celebrate the hard work and impact of this year’s honorees, Dr. Luz Towns-Miranda and Katie Marquart.
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“I hope this accountability brings closure while allowing the community to honor Mr. Giri’s life and legacy.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more about the sentencing of Vincent Pinkney to 25 years-to-life prison: www.nydailynews.com/2026/09/25/r...
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Random killer of Columbia grad student with ‘brilliant mind’ gets 25 years to life
An Italian family was robbed of a beloved son and brother — and the world lost “a brilliant mind” in scientific research — when a frenzied knifeman went on a senseless rampage, a Manhattan judge…
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Yesterday, members of our Pathways to Public Safety Division gave a presentation on their work at the DCJS Public Safety Symposium!
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
“We want to work with folks who come forward because we know the harm in some ways is ubiquitous.” – D.A. Bragg. Watch D.A. Bragg’s full interview with Jeremy Carrasco to learn about how we are cracking down on illegal deepfake porn websites: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sxl...
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How The Manhattan D.A. Is Fighting Illegal Deepfakes
YouTube video by Jeremy Carrasco
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
“I’m moved, as we should all be moved, by their courage and their steadfastness through what has obviously been a challenging process.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about Harvey Weinstein’s sentencing: www.nydailynews.com/2026/09/23/h...
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Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years for violent sexual assault
State Supreme Court Justice Curtis Farber handed down the term before a packed proceeding attended by several women who have levied sexual abuse allegations against Weinstein over the last decade.
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
ICYMI: Today Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in state prison for his violent sexual assault of Miriam Haley. Read more: manhattanda.org/category/new...
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
NEW: Today Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in state prison for his violent sexual assault of Miriam Haley. “Today was about the survivors. Ms. Haley, her remarks were powerful, moving, and eloquent.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-st...
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D.A. Bragg Statement On Sentencing Of Harvey Weinstein - Manhattan District Attorney's Office
“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…
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
“We’re charged with fighting crime from the streets to the suites, particularly when you’re situated where we are in the center of commerce.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more about our office's work cracking down on white-collar crime: news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-...
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Manhattan DA Bragg Expands White-Collar Push as Murders Decline
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg spent much of his first term trying to show skeptics that a progressive prosecutor could handle violent crime. Now, with murders down, he says he’s expanding hi...
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
“We need all hands on deck to protect the New Yorkers who are bearing the brunt of the affordability crisis.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about how our office is standing up for workers: www.latintimes.com/why-new-york...
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Why New York City Still Can't Fully Protect Its Day Laborers From Wage Theft
NYC has recovered millions in stolen wages, but day laborers still lack full legal protection. Here's what advocates want the Council to do next.
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
“Workers trusted Richard Marini to train them on how to work safely at construction sites, and that trust was broken.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this guilty plea: www.ilovetheupperwestside.com/final-defend...
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Final Defendant Pleads Guilty in Sham Construction School Case Tied to UWS Death - iLovetheUpperWestSide.com
The last defendant charged in the Valor Security case, which was linked to a construction worker's fatal fall on the Upper West Side, has pleaded guilty.
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
“As alleged, Juan Mercedes attacked two young tourists who were spending time together, senselessly stabbing a teenager in one of Manhattan’s busiest and most visited neighborhoods.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment: www.cbsnews.com/newyork/vide...
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Teen accused of stabbing tourist inside Midtown McDonad's faces arraignment
Juan Mercedes, 25, faces multiple charges after allegedly stabbing the Australian teen tourist multiple times in an unprovoked attack.
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Our Antiquities Trafficking Unit has recovered around 6,350 artifacts worth nearly $500 million and repatriated nearly 6,000 of them to 38 countries. Congratulations to Unit Chief Matthew Bogdanos for being honored in TIME for his work: time.com/collection/t...
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Matthew Bogdanos: TIME100 Art 2026
Find out why Matthew Bogdanos is on the list
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
NEW: Today we announced the indictment of Remington Yhap for allegedly raping a teenage patient during a therapy session after engaging in a several-months-long course of sexual misconduct. More here: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-an...
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D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Therapist Remington Yhap For Raping Teenage Patient - Manhattan District Attorney's Office
“It is illegal for a therapist to engage in any sexual contact with a patient. Therapists are tasked with helping navigate difficult emotions and experiences, which can leave a patient – particularly…
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
“My thoughts are with the victim who will be paralyzed for the rest of his life due to this near-fatal shooting.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the sentencing of Zykil Adamson for shooting a 26-year-old man: brooklyn.news12.com/2026/09/16/b...
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Brooklyn man sentenced to prison for 2024 Manhattan recording studio shooting
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg says 26-year-old Zykil Adamson stole an imitation pistol from the victim at the studio.
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
“Combatting gun violence is our top priority, and those who use guns to endanger the lives of others will be held accountable.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about Zykil Adamson’s sentencing for shooting a 26-year-old man in the head: w42st.com/post/man-sen...
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Man Sentenced to 17 Years for Shooting Victim in Head at 8th Avenue Recording Studio
Zykil Adamson has been sentenced for for a 2024 shooting at The Music Building on 8th Avenue that left a man permanently paralyzed.
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
“Our message to the people who are creating and publishing this content: What you are doing is a crime. We are investigating, and support survivors in taking down this content and seeking accountability.” – D.A. Bragg. Read in @404media.co by @samleecole.bsky.social: www.404media.co/new-york-dis...
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New York Seizes 12 Celebrity Deepfake Websites
New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a press conference on Monday that the sites included 1,200 people’s likenesses in “hyper-realistic” sexual imagery.
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
NEW: Today we announced our Office’s seizure of 12 domain names of illegal websites that unlawfully published and sold pornographic celebrity “deepfake” videos. Learn more: manhattanda.org/manhattan-d-a-s-office-seizes-domains-of-12-illegal-websites-selling-ai-generated-deep-fakes
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Manhattan D.A.’s Office Seizes Domains Of 12 Illegal Websites Selling AI-Generated “Deep Fakes” - Manhattan District Attorney's Office
“1,200 individuals had their faces and bodies stolen and turned into illegal pornography on 12 different websites – without their knowledge or consent – and today, my Office is announcing that we have...
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
“Curtis Brown used extreme violence to manipulate, control, and coerce women to conduct prostitution.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this sentencing for sex trafficking in: pix11.com/instagram/vi...
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https://pix11.com/instagram/violent-brooklyn-man-gets-20-years-for-prostituting-wife-childs-mother/
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
“Theodore Tucker allegedly escalated hateful words into senseless gun violence, targeting an innocent stranger because of his sexual orientation.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment: patch.com/new-york/har...
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Man Indicted In Anti-Gay Shooting Outside Harlem Deli: DA
The 30-year-old suspect shot a 23-year-old man in the back after making an anti-gay remark, prosecutors said.
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
“The defendant knowingly killed three people by providing them fentanyl-laced drugs.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this guilty plea: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/n...
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Woman Pleads Guilty to Drugging and Killing 3 Men She Met on the Street
In 2023 and 2024, Tabitha Bundrick lured men, sometimes with promises of sex, to vacant apartments or their homes, before drugging and robbing them, leaving them to die, Manhattan prosecutors said.
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Watch to learn how the Gun Violence Prevention Initiative impacted young New Yorkers from Getting Out and Staying Out this summer!
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
This morning, D.A. Bragg volunteered with the Met Council to pack food and distribute meals for the upcoming High Holidays! Thanks to the Met Council for all their great work and continuous support of our communities every day.
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Manhattan has the fewest murders year-to-date in recorded history, down 55% from last year. There is always more work to do, and we will continue to work alongside our law enforcement partners at the NYPD to keep our borough safe! abc7ny.com/post/nypd-ny...
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
“The top-line message is that if you are experiencing an issue, just report it to government and we will get it to the right place.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more about our newly formed partnership with New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection: amsterdamnews.com/news/2026/09...
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NYC’s consumer protection agency teams up with Manhattan D.A. to fight white collar crime
NYC's consumer protection agency and Manhattan D.A. join forces to combat white collar crime affecting residents.
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Last week, members of our Pathways to Public Safety Division volunteered at the The Fortune Society’s 8th annual Victor Rojas Block Party – a back-to-school celebration that provided Harlem families with school supplies, food, and community resources!
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
ICYMI: “By partnering with the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, we will be better equipped to ensure accountability through efficient, effective criminal and civil proceedings.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this partnership: www.wnylabortoday.com/news/2026/08...
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The Mayor, District Attorney & The Head Of The Department Of Worker Protection ‘Partner Up To Combat Wage Theft & Related Crimes In New York City’ - WNY Labor Today: Your On-Line Labor Newspaper, Brin...
Your On-Line Labor Newspaper, Bringing You Labor News From Across The Nation, New York State & Western New York
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
“Anyone who puts in an honest day’s work and is criminally underpaid or not paid is a matter of great interest to us.” – D.A. Bragg. Watch here to learn more about our new partnership with the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
EXCLUSIVE: We’re announcing a new partnership with @hellodcwp.bsky.social to crack down on unlawful practices and fight wage theft, tenant harassment, and fraud targeting immigrants. Learn more in CBS New York: www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...
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Workers' rights at the heart of new NYC initiative, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg says
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection commissioner are partnering up to combat wage theft, tenant harassment and fraud targeting immigrants.
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Murders and shootings are down so far this year compared to 2021. There is always more work to do, but our comprehensive strategy to combat gun violence with our law enforcement partners is working ⬇️
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
ICYMI: “It is never too late to pursue accountability for murder victims, and I thank our team for bringing this matter to its conclusion.” – D.A. Bragg. More on the sentencing of a man to 20 years-to-life in state prison for choking his employer to death: nationaljeweler.com/articles/152...
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Jewelry Store Employee Gets 20 Years to Life in Choking Death of Boss
Michel Patrick DeSalles was sentenced after pleading guilty to the 2017 murder of Omid Gholian, who owned a jewelry store in Manhattan.
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
ICYMI: “We allege the former head of IT for the Independent Budget Office downloaded thousands of files to a USB drive that he took home.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment: thechiefleader.com/stories/form...
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Former IBO IT chief indicted over alleged theft of 4,000 files - The Chief
A former chief information officer for New York City’s Independent Budget Office was indicted after allegedly returning to the agency’s offices after his termination and downloading more than 4,000…
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Statement from a spokesperson on People v. Mangione ⬇️
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
“For more than a decade, Curtis Brown profited from this extremely controlling, coercive, and violent operation.” – D.A. Bragg. Watch here to learn more about this sex trafficking trial conviction: brooklyn.news12.com/2026/08/13/m...
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Man convicted for running decade-long sex trafficking operation
The Manhattan district attorney says 63-year-old Curtis Brown trafficked two women, including his wife between 2008 and 2019.
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
In Manhattan, incidents of shots fired are down 59% compared to 2021. Our collaboration with the NYPD and law enforcement partners is crucial to this success and we will continue doing the work to drive down cycles of gun violence ⬇️
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
ICYMI: “Every illegal gun off our streets can prevent a potential tragedy.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more about the work of the Gun Violence Strategies Partnership to get guns off our streets and hold the most significant drivers of gun violence accountable: nypost.com/2026/08/11/u...
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NYPD seized more than 3K guns this year as historic downturn in shootings continues
Police brass said targeting high-crime areas has taken thousands of guns off the streets — and led to a sharp reduction in shootings.
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
D.A. Bragg stood with NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and fellow law enforcement officials to highlight our joint efforts to reduce gun violence and build safer communities. “The removal of 3,000 firearms reflects the progress we can make when law enforcement acts as one team.” – D.A. Bragg.
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
ICYMI: Read more about the sentencing of Michel Patrick DeSalles to 20 years-to-life in state prison for choking his employer to death with zip ties : www.nydailynews.com/2026/08/08/t...
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Tribeca jewelry store worker who strangled boss with zip ties gets 20 years to life
The brother of victim Omid Gholian, 51, said he hopes his killer, Michel Patrick Desalles, spends the rest of his life without ever enjoying another moment of freedom.
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
NEW: Today we announced the indictment of David Aguero for allegedly defrauding multiple homeless shelter residents in an apartment voucher and credit card theft scheme. Learn more here: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-an...
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D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Homeless Shelter Employee For Stealing Thousands From Residents – Manhattan District Attorney’s Office
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., today announced the indictment of DAVID AGUERO, 24, for allegedly defrauding multiple homeless shelter residents in an apartment voucher and credit…
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
NEW: Today we announced the sentencing of Michel Patrick DeSalles to 20 years-to-life in state prison for choking his employer to death with zip ties. Learn more here: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-an...
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D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence For Man Who Fatally Choked His Boss With Zip Ties – Manhattan District Attorney’s Office
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
It’s a beautiful day for #NationalNightOut! Members of our office will be volunteering at locations across Manhattan to deepen the community ties that make our neighborhoods safer. Stop by your local precinct and join us later today: www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/bu...
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Find a National Night Out Against Crime Event
Join the NYPD and city officials at more than 70 locations citywide on National Night Out Against Crime, Tuesday, August 4th 2026.
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The Trace @thetrace.org · 03/08/2026
Five years ago, the New York Police Department recovered a single 3D-printed gun, according to data provided to The Trace by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. In 2024, the latest year available, that number jumped to 109.
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New York City’s Spike in 3D-Printed Guns Prompts Push for Tougher Laws
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is advocating legislation that would make 3D-printing guns a crime.
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
As our high school summer internship program comes to an end, our interns participated in our annual Mock Trial, putting into practice the skills they’ve learned this summer!
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
“A jury has found Joseph Morros guilty of viciously and callously taking Tykeem Berry’s life in an intentional act of gun violence.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this trial conviction: www.nydailynews.com/2026/07/31/n...
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NYC gunman who killed dad in front of 10-year-old daughter convicted of murder
A Jury found Joseph Morros, who was charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon for the fatal shooting of Berry on Nov. 15, 2022, guilty on all counts following a 12-day trial, according…
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Did you know? Our Neighborhood Navigators, operated by community-based organization The Bridge, are building trusting relationships with individuals in our community who may be experiencing mental health challenges by connecting them to longer-term services and resources!
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Today we announced the sentencing of Donovan Murphy to a total of 34 years in state prison with 20 years post-release supervision for entering a woman’s Upper East Side apartment while she slept and raping her when she awoke to find him in her bed. More: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-an...
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D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence In Upper East Side Apartment Rape – Manhattan District Attorney’s Office
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., today announced the sentencing of DONOVAN MURPHY, 30, to a total of 34 years in state prison with 20 years post-release supervision for entering a…
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
“For the sake of victims of crypto theft, it is important to have the timely & forthcoming cooperation from these massive, + highly profitable, cryptocurrency corps.” – D.A. Bragg. More on the obstacles in fighting crypto crimes: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/u...
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Police Say Binance Is Making It Harder to Fight Crime
Investigators in Europe said that the cryptocurrency giant Binance had made it more difficult to track down scammers and solve other crimes.
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Alvin Bragg @manhattanda.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Did you know? Our Office’s high school summer internship is a five-week program that provides students with an insider view of the criminal justice system.
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