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East Village killer pleads guilty to fatal 2024 stabbing spree that left one dead, two injured
– Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. announced that Alejandro Piedra, 31, pleaded guilty Thursday to murder, attempted murder, and assault charges in connection with a violent 2024 stabbing rampage in the East Village that left one man dead and two others injured. Piedra is expected to be sentenced on April 20 to 18 years to life in state prison.
D.A. Bragg announces guilty plea in fatal East Village stabbing spree on 14th Street
A June 2024 stabbing spree that shocked neighbors and reignited calls for a safer 14th Street/First Avenue corridor moved closer to its legal conclusion this week.
Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison After ‘Viciously Attacking’ Pizzeria Worker in Video Footage
A man has pleaded guilty to violently assaulting a Manhattan pizzeria manager in a 2024 attack that left the victim with severe brain injuries and in a medically induced coma for weeks.
Bronx Drill Rapper Indicted for Attempted Murder After Allegedly Shooting NFL Star Kris Boyd
Frederick Green, who performs under the name Tbo Zay, is alleged to have shot Boyd during a confrontation outside of Manhattan hot spot Sei Less
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Of Man For Stabbing Three, Killing One In East Village
“Alejandro Piedra escalated to deadly violence when he brutally stabbed three individuals in a busy neighborhood in the span of minutes,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As a result of this horrific conduct, Clemson Cockfield’s life was tragically taken, and Mr. Cockfield’s wife was seriously injured. I hope their family and loved ones can take comfort knowing there is accountability in this matter.”
Elderly man faces homicide charge after 82-year-old victim succumbs to injuries: prosecutors
The elderly man accused of shoving an 82-year-old who accidentally bumped into him on a Manhattan sidewalk now faces a homicide charge — after Manhattan prosecutors upgraded charges when the victim succumbed to his injuries.
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