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August 6, 2026

D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted On Hate Crime Charges In Anti-Gay Attack On Child On Lower East Side Click For More

“Hate crimes undermine the values of dignity, safety and inclusion that define our city,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As alleged, Kevin Maxwell violently attacked an innocent and vulnerable child – a stranger – while directing hateful language at him. Every child deserves to feel safe in our parks and other shared spaces, and we are dedicated to protecting New Yorkers by using every tool available to hold those who commit bias-motivated attacks accountable.”

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August 5, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence For Man Who Fatally Choked His Boss With Zip Ties Click For More

“The defendant went to great lengths to avoid accountability for this brutal murder,” said District Attorney Bragg. “His actions have caused Mr. Gholian’s family and loved ones lasting emotional damage, and I join with them in mourning their loss. It is never too late to pursue accountability for murder victims,  and I thank our team for bringing this matter to its conclusion.” 

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July 31, 2026 | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

NYC gunman who killed dad in front of 10-year-old daughter convicted of murder Click For More

A man accused of gunning down a man in front of his 10-year-old daughter inside a Manhattan bodega nearly four years ago has been convicted of murder, prosecutors said Friday.

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July 29, 2026 | East Side Feed

Man Who Raped Sleeping UES Woman Learns His Sentence: DA Click For More

Nearly two years after a Bronx man slipped into an Upper East Side apartment before dawn and attacked the woman asleep inside, a judge has decided how long he will spend behind bars.

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July 29, 2026 | Patch

Home Intruder Sentenced To 34 Years After Raping Sleeping UES Woman Click For More

UPPER EAST SIDE, NY— A Bronx man was sentenced to 34 years in state prison for entering a woman’s Upper East Side apartment while she slept and raping her when she awoke to find him in her bed.

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July 29, 2026 | Upper East Site

UES Rapist to Serve 34 Years for Brutal Attack on Sleeping Woman Click For More

Nearly two years after a brutal early-morning rape and assault on the Upper East Side, convicted predator Donovan Murphy received a 34-year prison sentence Tuesday morning, as the prosecutor detailed his "inconceivably violent" actions in Manhattan Supreme Criminal Court.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 days ago
NEW: Today we announced the sentencing of Michel Patrick DeSalles to 20 years-to-life in state prison for choking his employer to death with zip ties. Learn more here:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 days ago
It’s a beautiful day for #NationalNightOut! Members of our office will be volunteering at locations across Manhattan to deepen the community ties that make our neighborhoods safer. Stop by your local precinct and join us later today:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 week ago
Earlier this week we hosted a resource fair for homeowners with New York State Attorney General, Senator Cordell Cleare, Councilmember Yusef Salaam, and Assemblymember Jordan Wright to share information about deed theft and foreclosure prevention!