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Drunk trucker who ran over NYC families celebrating July 4 convicted of murder 
The pickup driver who was drunk when he plowed into a Lower East Side park crowded with people celebrating the Fourth of July last year, killing four of them, was found guilty Monday of all charges against him.
Drunk driver convicted of killing four in July 4 carnage on Lower East Side 
State Supreme Court Justice April Newbauer found Daniel Hyden, 44, guilty of the top counts he faced, aggravated vehicular homicide, and related charges for ramming his Ford F-150 into community members celebrating in Corlears Hook Park, less than an hour after he’d been denied access to a boat party by nearby Pier 36 because he was too drunk.
D.A. Bragg Announces All-Count Trial Conviction In Fatal Fourth Of July Drunk Driving Crash Trial 
“Family and friends were enjoying a Fourth of July barbeque in Corlears Hook Park before their lives were drastically and tragically changed forever. Daniel Hyden was intoxicated when he drove through a fence, killing Lucille Pinkney, Herman Pinkney, Ana Morel, and Emily Ruiz, as well as injuring seven others,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Today, the court found him guilty of numerous crimes for this horrific act of vehicular violence, including four counts of Murder in the Second Degree. While this verdict won’t bring them back to life, I hope that this conviction can bring at least some measure of comfort for their friends and family.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Rodney Johnson For Murder Of Younger Sister 
“Rodney Johnson viciously and repeatedly stabbed his own sister in a deadly act of violence in their home,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The defendant seized the opportunity to attack his sister at one of her most vulnerable moments and ultimately killed her in front of their mother. No family should ever have to experience this type of horrific and traumatic conduct. I sincerely hope that Shayla Johnson’s family and loved ones can heal and recover from this devastating tragedy.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Home Invasion Gunpoint Burglary Of 99-Year-Old Landlord 
“As alleged, Domingo Vasquez Rodriguez callously assaulted and then robbed 99-year-old Jose Antonio Tur at gunpoint before fleeing with his cash,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Mr. Tur was a pillar of his community and deeply loved by his family members. I offer all those mourning his death my sincere condolences.”
PROPOSED LAW COULD STRENGTHEN PROTECTIONS FOR THOUSANDS OF NEW YORK CITY RENT-REGULATED TENANTS 
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg joined state lawmakers on Thursday to announce a bill that aims to create tougher penalties for systemic harassment of rent-regulated tenants.

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