As Manhattan District Attorney, Cy Vance, Jr. has made the advancement of criminal justice reform part of the mission of the District Attorney's Office, right alongside our centuries-old founding mission of public safety.
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DA Vance has made justice reform a part of our mission, right alongside our founding mission of public safety.
Our strong partnerships with Manhattan communities help prevent crime and reduce involvement in the justice system.
Sexual violence affects all communities and workplaces. We ensure that survivors are not just heard, but given equal access to justice.
We’ve developed partnerships, technology, and expertise to become a national leader in cybercrime prevention and prosecution.
Since 2010, our proactive investigations have led to the removal of more than 1,700 guns from New York City streets.
Because Manhattan is a global financial capital, our Office is uniquely positioned to fight white-collar crime.
DA Vance welcomes players to our annual Saturday Night Lights Invitational Basketball Tournament
DA Vance joins advocates to call on New York legislators to turn speed safety cameras back on in school zones
DA Vance introducing community leaders to our "Criminal Justice Investment Initiative" programs
DA Vance at one of our office's forums on the opioid epidemic
DA Vance at The LGBT Community Center's annual Pride Month "Garden Party"
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Boyfriend Sentenced to Prison in Stabbing Death of Morgan Freeman’s Granddaughter
Prosecutors said he fatally stabbed his 33-year-old girlfriend E'Dena Hines near her Washington Heights apartment building in July 2015 while under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
DA Vance: Lamar Davenport Sentenced to 20 Years for Fatally Stabbing 33-Year-Old E’Dena Hines
“Ambitious and driven, E’Dena Hines was deeply loved by family and friends before her life was brought to a horrific and tragic end by her boyfriend, Lamar Davenport.”
DA Vance: Former Babysitter Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Attempted Murder, Strangulation of Two-Month-Old Child
“Marianne Benjamin-Williams sealed her own fate when she attempted to murder the two-month-old child left in her care in such a violent, gruesome manner.”
LA drug dealer caught sending meth to Grand Central Apple store
“The defendant is charged with funneling drugs into our city by making a Manhattan business his unwitting package receiver and, in turn, using a package delivery service as his own personal drug courier,” said DA Cyrus Vance Jr. in a statement.
Nanny gets prison for shoving wipe down baby’s throat
A Manhattan nanny convicted of stuffing a baby wipe down the throat of a 2-month-old boy in her care, nearly killing the child, was sentenced on Monday to 15 years in prison.
Man pleads guilty for role in party stabbing murder in Upper East Side apartment
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office announced that 30-year-old Lawrence Dilione pleaded guilty to one count of manslaughter for his role in the murder of 26-year-old Joey Comunale.
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Monday December 3
Healthy Relationships: Rights & Resources
We have partnered with John Jay College and the Manhattan Family Justice Center to bring this presentation on domestic violence.
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"Manhattan ADA Carolina Holderness says that when trafficking survivors want to vacate a conviction, it’s an opportunity to right a wrong. Her office invites them to share their stories, and supports the motions before they even get before a judge."
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Education in prison reduces recidivism, and is the right thing to do.🎓
That's why we're funding @NYGovCuomo's College-in-Prison program, and why we love this @verainstitute study on why the ban on Pell Grants for people in prison has to go ⬇️ https://t.co/ESoP57VsIF
Just released: A report from @VeraInstitute and @GtownLawPovCntr found that removing the federal ban on Pell Grants for people in prison would, on average, increase employment among formerly incarcerated people by 10%
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🚩 Red Flag Laws work and are saving lives. It's time for New York to join Maryland (and other states) where these laws are helping tackle the gun violence epidemic. #ERPO @ProsecutorsAGV
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