ICYMI: "This act of arson not only threatened Parker’s neighbors, but those in the surrounding area.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the guilty plea of a man for intentionally starting a fire inside a Hamilton Heights apartment building that destroyed the property: patch.com/new-york/har...

“Romance scams are all too common, and our office is here to prosecute egregious conduct like this. – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the indictment of Brandon Kiehm for allegedly stealing approximately $272,000 from a 44-year-old woman: nypost.com/2025/12/18/u...

“Jelani Park intentionally started a 6-alarm-blaze that injured three of the heroic firefighters who responded to the scene and left 35 families without homes.” – D.A. Bragg. Watch here to learn more about this guilty plea.

“As alleged, Jerry Genesis took advantage of New York’s extremely competitive housing market to steal hard-earned money from eight individuals who trusted him to find them apartments.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this rental scam indictment: nypost.com/2025/12/17/u...

ICYMI: “Monetary control, including predatory cycles of debt, is a common element of coercion used by sex traffickers.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about last week’s indictment of an alleged 15 person sex trafficking ring: www.westsidespirit.com/news/bragg-i...

Jancys Santiago was sentenced to 20 years in state prison for raping a 27-year-old woman in her Midtown apartment in May 2000. Watch here for more on this cold case conviction: www.cbsnews.com/newyork/vide...

“This is not a Long Island issue. It’s not an upstate issue. It’s not a city issue. This is a statewide issue.” – D.A. Bragg. More on yesterday’s symposium where we advocated to close a deadly loophole in drugged-driving laws: nypost.com/2025/12/10/u...

“Monetary control, including predatory cycles of debt, is a common element of coercion used by sex traffickers.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more on yesterday’s indictment of an alleged sex trafficking ring in @gothamist.com: gothamist.com/news/15-char...

ICYMI: “Salem Seleiman took part in the repugnant and bias-motivated assault of a Jewish man who was peacefully attending a rally.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more about this sentencing for an antisemitic hate crime: www.ourtownny.com/news/man-gui...

"Intimate partner violence is one of the most common charges in the borough of Manhattan, in the city of New York and nationwide.” – D.A. Bragg. More in @cbsnews.com about the prevalence of domestic violence and recognizing warning signs: www.cbsnews.com/news/million...

Today we announced the sentencing of Kimond Cyrus to 24 years-to-life in state prison for the fatal shooting of 67-year-old Sueng Chul Choi, an Upper East Side deli clerk. Learn more here: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-an...

NEW: Today we announced the all-count trial conviction of Lenue Moore who shot and killed Jacqueline Billini, her friend Levaughn Harvin, and her dog Zeus. Read D.A. Bragg’s statement:

“Gerald Barth attacked three strangers over the span of hours, including an assault at Ray’s Candy store – a pillar of the East Village community.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about his sentencing: ny1.com/nyc/manhatta...

“No worker should ever have to fear for their safety, and my office will prosecute those who harm them.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the guilty plea of Tyshaun Watson for brutally attacking a 47-year-old pizzeria manager: www.amny.com/news/near-fa...

Gerald Barth was sentenced to 5 years in state prison for his role in an assault and robbery spree in the East Village. Read D.A. Bragg's statement:

"Fraudsters who are looking to seize upon an opportunity can be very good, can be very persuasive.” – D.A. Bragg. Watch on @cbsnews.com to learn more about how to stay vigilant and avoid scams this holiday season: www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...

“No tenant should have to choose between living in uninhabitable conditions or being forced onto the street.” – D.A. Bragg. Read D.A. Bragg’s op-ed in City and State NY on how we can protect tenants from harassment through a recently introduced bill: www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...

ICYMI: “All New Yorkers deserve to be safe in our subway system, and those who commit this type of horrific violence will be prosecuted.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the indictment of a man for allegedly shoving an off-duty NYPD officer onto the tracks: www.ourtownny.com/east-village...

Today we were thrilled to join Mayor Eric Adams, elected officials and community partners for the ribbon cutting of the Brigadier General Charles Young Field.

ICYMI: “Rodney Johnson viciously and repeatedly stabbed his own sister in a deadly act of violence in their home.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about his sentencing to 25 years-to-life in state prison: people.com/nyc-man-fata...

“We want to lean into the things that have worked very well in term one. Shootings down about 65% in Manhattan, homicides almost down 50% — so we want to continue that important work that is urgent.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more about our goals for the next four years: amsterdamnews.com/news/2025/11...

“As alleged, Aaron Walker assaulted a complete stranger and shoved him onto the subway tracks in a callous and frightening attack.”- D.A. Bragg. Read more on this transit crime indictment: pix11.com/news/crime/m...

Nothing is more important than combatting gun violence. It’s great to see NYS Court of Appeals reject a challenge to New York’s concealed weapons law and uphold our rigorous firearms licensing requirements. Learn more: www.newsday.com/news/region-...

Today we announced the indictment of Luis Marquez for allegedly murdering 47-year-old Carmen Lopez, his ex-girlfriend, by stabbing her more than 20 times. Learn more here: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-an...

Did you know? Our Worker Protection Unit holds bad employers accountable and fights for hardworking New Yorkers to receive every dollar they earn.

“As alleged, Ramny Lopez assaulted two innocent children in an unprovoked, broad-daylight attack.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment: pix11.com/news/crime/m...

Today we announced the indictment of a man for allegedly assaulting two unrelated children on the High Line. Learn more here: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-an...

Today with the New York State Inspector General we announced the indictment of two individuals for stealing $2.2 million by submitting fraudulent applications for COVID-19 pandemic relief programs. Learn more here: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-an...

Murders and shootings continue to decline to pre-pandemic levels. There is always more work to do, but we are continuing to reduce gun violence and keep our borough safe.

This morning, we welcomed LGBTQ+ community leaders for a breakfast where D.A. Bragg and members of our office shared our work and priorities, and addressed participants questions and public safety concerns.

With @brooklynda.org, we were proud to support the Protect Our Courts Act in an amicus brief this fall. “Having people feel comfortable coming forward to report crime is how we stop crime.” – D.A. Bragg. More on today’s decision: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/n...

Did you know? Combatting gun violence is our office’s top priority, and working with our law enforcement partners, Manhattan is leading the citywide decline in murders and shootings.

Did you know? Our expanded Hate Crimes Unit prosecutes bias-motivated crimes that jeopardize the safety of New Yorkers and tear at the fabric of our communities. Learn more here: manhattanda.org/our-work/hat...

“Alberto Jordan was convicted by a jury of his peers on all counts for violently attacking an Allied Security worker, who was just doing his job in a busy subway station.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more here about this transit crime sentencing.

Today we announced the indictment of Joel Nieves for allegedly shooting an innocent, 17-year-old bystander at the Mexican Day Parade. More here: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-an...

D.A. Bragg on today's sentencing: “Quamae Taylor took advantage of this survivor’s vulnerable state and raped her while she was asleep and physically helpless. I thank the survivor for her resilience & her strength in speaking at today’s sentencing." More: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-an...

Earlier today, D.A. Bragg met with this semester’s college interns who shared their experiences working in the office and learned about his career in public service!

ICYMI: “We cannot continue to accept that it’s just a fact of living in New York City.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more about what we’re doing to address tenant harassment of rent regulated tenants in @crainsnewyork.bsky.social: www.crainsnewyork.com/real-estate/...

Today we announced the guilty plea of Raul Gutierrez-Salas for withholding wages from four construction workers. The resolution included full restitution of $6,700 in stolen wages. Read more: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-an...

NEW: Today we announced the sentencing of Kristie Miro to 16 years-to-life in state prison for fatally beating her aunt with a hammer in her own apartment. Read D.A. Bragg’s statement ⬇️

“As alleged, Anthony Pittman stole a woman’s identity to apply for and place a deposit on a Manhattan apartment building before turning around and renting it to a subletter under false pretenses.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment: www.crainsnewyork.com/real-estate/...

Today we announced the indictment of a man for allegedly stealing a woman’s identity to forge documents to apply for a luxury apartment in Murray Hill, and rent it out to a subletter under false pretenses. More here: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-ma...

"While this verdict won’t bring them back to life, I hope that this conviction can bring at least some measure of comfort for their friends and family.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this trial conviction for a fatal drunk driving crash: people.com/he-wrote-sob...

“The defendants coordinated this brazen attack and shot Mr. Reeves without any regard for his life.” – D.A. Bragg. Watch here to learn more about the sentencings of two men for a fatal shooting in East Harlem.

Learn more about the trial conviction of Daniel Hyden for driving while intoxicated and crashing into a Fourth of July barbecue on the Lower East Side, killing four people and injuring seven others: gothamist.com/news/nj-man-...

“Luis Gil is facing accountability for fatally stabbing 33-year-old Hugo Morales in an unprovoked attack on Pier 84.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this guilty plea: www.westsidespirit.com/news/hudson-...

“Family & friends were enjoying a Fourth of July barbecue in Corlears Hook Park before their lives were drastically & tragically changed forever.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about Daniel Hyden’s trial conviction for a fatal Fourth of July drunk driving crash: abc7ny.com/post/daniel-...

NEW: Today we announced the all-count trial conviction of Daniel Hyden for driving while intoxicated and crashing into a crowd of people celebrating the Fourth of July in Corlears Hook Park, killing four people, and injuring seven others. More here: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-an...

“Nicholas Fuelling allegedly stole approximately $20,000 from at least five individuals who thought they would be moving into a Hell’s Kitchen apartment.” – D.A. Bragg. More on this rental scam indictment: patch.com/new-york/mid...

“We need more tools to hold bad actors accountable. We want to have a chilling effect.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more about our announcement with State Senator Brian Kavanagh & Assemblymember Micah Lasher of new legislation to address systemic tenant harassment i: therealdeal.com/new-york/202...