Alvin Bragg is the 37th District Attorney elected in Manhattan. Alvin – a lifelong Manhattanite who served as a state and federal prosecutor – has spent more than two decades fighting to make our communities safer and our criminal justice system fairer.
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Brooklyn teen indicted for murdering father of two in Times Square stabbing
The Brooklyn teen who stabbed to death a young father of two in Times Square and injured two others in Midtown has been indicted on a list of charges, including murder, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said on Monday.
Teen accused in Times Square killing indicted in 2 additional stabbings
The teenager accused of fatally stabbing a Massachusetts man in Midtown last month has been charged in two additional knife attacks in the area, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office announced Monday.
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Midtown Murder, Robbery And Slashings
“As alleged, Jayden Sanchez brutally murdered Leonides Baez in the heart of Times Square, abruptly ending his life. Additionally, he allegedly stabbed two others and robbed a newsstand in a spate of violent incidents,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This alleged conduct is abhorrent. My thoughts are with Mr. Baez’s loved ones who are mourning his tragic loss.”
D.A. Bragg Awards $300,000 To Local Initiatives To Prevent Summer Youth Gun Violence
“Our Gun Violence Prevention Initiative has served hundreds of young people who are at risk or have experienced gun violence since its launch in 2022,” said Manhattan District Attorney Bragg. “I am proud of the young New Yorkers who are taking steps towards personal and professional growth and cultivating positive relationships within their communities. In Manhattan, shootings are down 60% from when I first took office due in part to collaboration with the community-based organizations dedicated to engaging with our youth. This funding represents our commitment to driving down gun violence and engaging directly with our neighbors to build trust and a safer Manhattan.”
Manhattan DA talks gun violence prevention in summer months
Monday marks the start of Gun Violence Awareness Month. The summer months are often when law enforcement officials in the city are on high alert trying to prevent a spike in shootings.
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