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The cruelty of parole in New York 
Pandemic Threatens Program Offering Minor Offenders Art Classes Instead of Jail Time
Don’t bring back broken windows: Manhattan DA Cy Vance argues against ratcheting back up prosecutions for smaller offenses (Op-Ed by Cy Vance, Jr.)
Manhattan DA won’t prosecute protesters amid mass NYC arrests, commends New Yorkers exercising civil rights at George Floyd demonstrations
Don’t Bar Ex-Offenders From Coronavirus Aid Funds (Op-Ed by Cy Vance, Jr.)
On parole violations, less is more: Three DAs urge reform to stop sending people back to prison
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years on sex crime convictions
Harvey Weinstein Is Found Guilty of Sex Crimes in #MeToo Watershed
Mom’s boyfriend found guilty in beating death of 6-year-old Zymere Perkins
An Illegal Gas Line, a Deadly Explosion and Now Guilty Verdicts
TOPICS
Long A New York Real Estate Mainstay, LLCs Lose Their Anonymity
For years, law enforcement officials have warned that this situation presents an attractive loophole for criminals looking to launder the proceeds of their crimes. In 2018, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr., called for a national register of beneficial owners, similar to the one created under the regulations Congress just approved.
Criminal Justice Investment Initiative 2020 Annual Report
Over the unprecedented past year, New York City and our nation have experienced immense suffering and trauma due to a series of crises: the COVID-19 pandemic, systemic racism in our society, and an alarming rise in gun violence in our metropolitan cities. These crises have brought into sharp relief our society’s inequalities, particularly in our justice system, and the role we, as prosecutors, must play to bring about much-needed change.
D.A. Vance: Global Diamond Trader Charged With Stealing More Than $1 Million in Diamonds
"While diamonds may be forever, this flawed scheme was not, and now Mr. Modi will face the clarity of a New York Supreme Court indictment," said District Attorney Vance.
D.A. Vance: Driver Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter for Killing Pedestrian on Upper West Side
“Our laws are fundamentally broken when it takes the death of a fellow New Yorker to get a driver with a history of reckless conduct off the road, as is demonstrated in this case," said District Attorney Vance.
Statement From Manhattan D.A. Cy Vance, Jr. On The Passing Of Former Mayor David Dinkins
“New York City has lost a hero with a big heart with the passing of Mayor David Dinkins. He cared so deeply about every one in and every aspect of this great City, reflecting his deeply felt humanity and humility. He was a great friend and teacher, who never pulled a punch when giving advice.
New York authorities return ancient stele to Egypt
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance has restituted a 2,600-year-old stele to Egypt, after the antiquity was seized by US authorities last year when it arrived at JFK from Paris, on its way to the TEFAF fair in New York.
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This week, D.A. Vance joins @NYCMayorCounsel for a new episode of City Hall Pass to discuss our office’s role in reducing unnecessary incarceration, ending low-level non-violent prosecutions, and more. Listen here ⏬ https://t.co/YAzDVL9tl7
Today we're wearing blue to stand with with survivors of human trafficking. #WearBlueDay #HumanTraffickingAwarenessDay
If you or someone you know is a survivor, our hotline is open. 📞 212-335-3400. https://t.co/fxeEwdq9RC https://t.co/o5egiB364d
This is a great news for New York State. Our office ended the routine prosecution of marijuana possession and smoking and has advocated for the legalization of marijuana for years. https://t.co/D475iTHiMO
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