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Manhattan DA calls on YouTube to take action against ghost gun videos
Law enforcement officials in New York City on Wednesday called on YouTube to change its algorithm to prevent videos on how to build ghost guns from being seen by children.
Why is YouTube suggesting ghost gun videos to young people watching video games? Officials want change
More young people are learning how to make guns online, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Wednesday.
D.A. Bragg Announces Funding Opportunity For Summer Youth Gun Violence Prevention
“Particularly when it comes to younger New Yorkers, preventing a crime is always better than prosecuting one,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I am proud to say that more than two hundred teens and young adults have earned stipends through our Youth Gun Violence Prevention Initiative over the past two summers, and we look forward to supporting more young New Yorkers this year. I urge community-based organizations throughout Manhattan to apply for funding and to help spread the word!”
NY state expands offenses that can be prosecuted as hate crimes
New York is adding 23 offenses to its existing list of hate crimes in a move intended to help victims of violent acts that were motivated by bias or prejudice.
Hate Crime Modernization Act Included In Final FY2025 State Budget
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said: “The inclusion of the Hate Crimes Modernization Act in this year’s state budget is a significant step in closing loopholes and sending the message that New York does not tolerate hate."
2 teens charged in death of New York City woman whose body was found in duffel bag
Two teenagers have been charged with murder in the killing of a woman whose body was found in a duffel bag in her New York City apartment, New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced.
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ICYMI: Roberto Sessoms was sentenced to 2-to-4 years in prison for assaulting five NYPD officers after being arrested during a gathering in Union Square. Learn more in @amNewYork:
“Kensly Alston and Halley Tejada allegedly murdered Nadia Vitels in her own apartment while she was moving in to start a new chapter of her life.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about yesterday’s indictment here:
Acquaintance rape is perhaps the least commonly understood form of sexual assault, but by far the most common element in the cases we see each & every day. Today we announced the indictment of a man for allegedly raping an acquaintance while she slept.
New: Today we announced the indictment of Kensly Alston and Halley Tejada for allegedly murdering Nadia Vitels in her Kips Bay apartment last month. More here:
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