“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...

Today D.A. Bragg, State Senator Brian Kavanagh, and Assemblymember Micah Lasher announced new legislation that would create new criminal penalties for the systemic harassment of rent-regulated tenants and penalize repeated, recidivist harassment. manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-an...

“Jamar Banks stands convicted of an extremely serious assault charge for stabbing a man with a dangerous weapon while onboard a subway car.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about his sentence to 10 years in state prison for stabbing a 35-year-old man: www.otdowntown.com/news/recidiv...

“New Yorkers trusted Analie Vargas to help them apply for permanent residence when in actuality she was pocketing their hard-earned money for personal expenses.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about her guilty plea: www.ilovetheupperwestside.com/upper-west-s...

Watch NBC NewYork to learn more about the indictment of Jonathan Ernest Girodes for allegedly stealing at least $250,000 from at least three clients through his tax preparation business. www.nbcnewyork.com/video/on-air...

“Four older adults and a medical student trusted Mr. Girodes to reduce their tax bills in an ethical and legal manner. This defendant allegedly broke that trust to steal $250,000 for his personal use.” – D.A. Bragg.

Addressing the proliferation of 3D-printed guns and gun parts is an ongoing priority for our office. Listen to D.A. Bragg on @npr.org to learn more about our efforts to curb the rise in 3-D printed guns.

Today we announced the indictment of Jonathan Ernest Girodes for allegedly stealing at least $250,000 from at least three clients through his tax preparation business. Learn more here: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-an...

NEW: D.A. Bragg is honored to serve as the new co-chair of Prosecutors Against Gun Violence, an independent and bipartisan group of 50 prosecutors from across the country working together end gun violence. Learn more: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

We were honored to stand with Mayor Eric Adams, NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, @safehorizon.bsky.social, and other advocates as they announced the launch of the NYPD’s Domestic Violence Unit.

“If we were just prosecuting gun possessions rather than thinking about how to prevent these guns from getting printed and proactively talking to these companies, then we would be sorely behind the curve.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more about our work to combat 3D-printed guns: apnews.com/article/ghos...

“Ellow Williams will serve a lengthy prison sentence for brutally raping a woman who was walking into her SoHo apartment.” – D.A. Bragg. More on yesterday’s sentencing: www.nydailynews.com/2025/10/14/s...

“You see a power imbalance that we allege was exploited.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more about the indictment of Dr. Maurizio Miglietta for sexually assaulting a woman in his apartment after displaying a firearm: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/n...

NEW: Today we announced the indictment of Dr. Maurizio Miglietta, a professor of surgery at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, for sexually assaulting a woman in his apartment after displaying a firearm. Learn more here: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-an...

“As alleged, Barshon Jamison and James Lattimore killed a man in a brazen act of gun violence in the middle of a crowded, public NYCHA development courtyard.” – D.A. Bragg. Watch here to learn more about yesterday’s indictment.

"It is conduct that is disturbing. I think it's byproducts of a larger issue, this is our third housing fraud case in the last two weeks.”– D.A. Bragg. Watch here to learn more about the charges against six defendants for committing deed theft.

“As alleged, six defendants worked together to take advantage of a grieving family, posing as heirs, and committing deed theft to steal their property.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about yesterday’s indictment: abc7ny.com/amp/post/cha...

NEW: Today we announced the indictment of three individuals and three companies for allegedly working together to steal a Harlem brownstone in a deed fraud scheme. More: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-an...

“We have no tolerance for anyone who threatens or puts members of law enforcement in harm’s way.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment: gothamist.com/news/bottle-...

“The defendant’s actions against the NYPD are unacceptable, and we will continue to pursue accountability in this matter.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more on the indictment of a man for allegedly placing an inoperable chemical weapon at an NYPD precinct: www.amny.com/new-york/chl...

“Valor Security and Alexander Shaporov put the safety of construction workers at risk for nearly four years through their sham safety training school.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about their sentencing: www.ilovetheupperwestside.com/fake-constru...

Today we announced the indictment of Delano Hill for placing an inoperable chemical weapon at the entrance of the NYPD’s 6th Precinct. As a result of this investigation, he was eventually indicted for a cold case homicide in Georgia. More here: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-ma...

“Christopher Velarde committed vicious, unprovoked attacks against two complete strangers in the span of minutes.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about his sentencing: patch.com/new-york/new...

We announced the indictment of Donald Ziebenhood for allegedly attacking his husband in three incidents of intimate partner violence. Learn more: pix11.com/news/local-n...

Today we announced the sentencing of Christopher Velarde to 18 years in state prison for attacking two men in separate unprovoked assaults at a Midtown deli and a subway station. Learn more here: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-ch...

“From winters without heat and unrepaired roofs causing leaks and ceiling collapses, these New Yorkers were forced to live in uninhabitable conditions.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about yesterday’s tenant harassment indictment: www.crainsnewyork.com/real-estate/...

Tune in at 8 tonight on @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social as D.A. Bragg and NYC Department of Investigation Commissioner Strauber discuss the indictment of two individuals and their companies for harassing rent-regulated tenants in Chelsea: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

“As alleged, Meyer Chetrit waged a campaign of harassment against two rent-regulated tenants in their 70s in hopes they would move out, and the building could be sold.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more in The Real Deal to learn more about this indictment: therealdeal.com/new-york/202...

New: Today with the NYC Department of Investigation we announced the indictment of two individuals and their companies for harassing two older, rent-regulated tenants in Chelsea. Learn more here: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-d-...

“We will continue to treat acts of violence committed throughout our subway system with the seriousness they deserve.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about sentencing of Samuel Junker for shoving a woman onto the subway tracks: abc7ny.com/post/man-get...

NEW: Today we announced the sentencing of Patrick Robles to 10 years in prison for attempting to rape a woman on a northbound J train in the Chambers Street station. Learn more here: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-an...

"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.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about Kristie Miro’s plea for fatally beating her aunt: patch.com/new-york/har...

"Kristie Miro committed a brutal and deadly act of family violence that took her aunt’s life.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about her guilty plea: pix11.com/news/local-n...

NEW: Today we announced the guilty plea of Kristie Miro for fatally beating her aunt, 56-year-old Ana Nieves, in her own apartment in East Harlem. Learn more here: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-an...

“As alleged, each incident was calculated: Tabitha Bundrick knowingly provided fentanyl-laced drugs to incapacitate her victims so she could steal their personal belongings.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about yesterday’s indictment: www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...

“Geovalny Alcantara allegedly assaulted a complete stranger in an unprovoked attack on a Manhattan subway that could have turned deadly.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this transit crime indictment: www.amny.com/news/suspect...

NEW: Today we announced the Office’s seizure of 12 domain names associated with five online vendors which sold stolen credit and debit card information and cardholders’ personal identifying information. Learn more here: manhattanda.org/manhattan-d-...

“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.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment: www.amny.com/new-york/man...

“I am thrilled that these nine pieces are being returned in what is our first repatriation with Costa Rica.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this repatriation here: ticotimes.net/2025/09/18/s...

“We do not have tolerance for those who attack members of law enforcement, and I hope the injured officers can make full recoveries.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the indictment of a man for allegedly attacking three NYPD officers: www.nydailynews.com/2025/09/17/n...

We are always working to make Manhattan safer using all of the tools at our disposal. So far this year in Manhattan, major crime is down in almost every category compared to last year