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April 12, 2024 | ABC7NY

35-YEAR-OLD MAN INDICTED FOR ALLEGEDLY THROWING GIRLFRIEND ON SUBWAY TRACKS IN LOWER MANHATTAN Click For More

An indictment was handed down on Thursday for a man who is accused of throwing his girlfriend in front of an oncoming train in Lower Manhattan last month.

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April 11, 2024 | 1010 Wins

Man who forced his way into woman’s East Village home and attacked her indicted for attempted sexual abuse Click For More

A man who forced his way into a woman’s East Village apartment and feigned injury before attacking her was indicted for attempted sexual abuse and six other felony charges, prosecutors said on Thursday.

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April 10, 2024 | Audacy

CRIME IN MANHATTAN: 1010 WINS talks with DA Bragg about crime decreases, public perception Click For More

“Just look at the results we’re getting, the collaboration, you know, 38% decline in shootings during my two-year tender, 21% decline in homicides, the fact that Manhattan is, you know, down in all the index crimes,” Bragg said.

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April 10, 2024 | Audacy

Woman who struck cellist with bottle in Manhattan subway station indicted Click For More

Amira Hunter, the woman who slammed a metal water bottle into the head of a subway cellist in a Manhattan subway station earlier this year, was indicted on Wednesday, prosecutors said.

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April 10, 2024 | New York Post

Alleged NYC subway cellist attacker pleads guilty – then changes her mind in bizarre court scene Click For More

“Subway musicians bring joy to New York’s bustling subway system, and they deserve to perform in a safe environment. As alleged, Amira Hunter’s random and violent action left a subway musician in immense pain,” Bragg said.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office17 hours ago
Yesterday, D.A. Bragg attended the 39th Annual Crime Victims Candlelight Vigil with Bronx District Attorney's Office, Brooklyn District Attorney's Office , and New York State Attorney General , gathering with victims’ loved ones, advocates, community leaders and more to honor memories and support survivors.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office18 hours ago
"To have 23 predicate crimes in the hate crime statute – that’s going to help us in charging the number of cases." – D.A. Bragg. Thanks to Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Assemblymember Grace Lee 李榮恩, with Governor Kathy Hochul's addition of 23 crimes to the state’s list of offenses eligible for hate crime charges, we can hold more people accountable who perpetrate bias-motivated violence and harm. Learn more about the "significant step forward" here:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office19 hours ago
ICYMI: Kensly Alston & Halley Tejada were indicted for allegedly murdering 52-year-old Nadia Vitels in her Kips Bay apartment. “I send my deepest condolences to her friends & family as they continue to mourn her loss.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more here: