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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
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Statement from Manhattan D.A. Cy Vance, Jr. on U.S. Supreme Court Order in Trump v. Vance
"The work continues."
NYC driver with suspended license charged with manslaughter for fatally striking toddler
Criminal charges against a man with a suspended driver’s license accused of killing a 3-year-old boy with his pickup truck and injuring the child’s mother were upgraded to manslaughter on Wednesday.
Driver Indicted in 2019 Crosswalk Death of NYC Toddler Walking With Mom
"Not only was the defendant driving recklessly with no regard for pedestrians, but he did so knowing his driver’s license had been suspended. This type of abhorrent conduct is why my office is pushing for legislation that enhances criminal accountability for vehicular violence and keeps reckless drivers off the road," Vance said in a statement.
D.A. Vance: Driver Charged with Manslaughter for Striking Two Pedestrians in Cross Walk, Killing 3-Year-Old Boy
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr. today announced the indictment of JAIME SABOGAL, 60, for striking two pedestrians in a crosswalk with his pick-up truck in East Harlem, killing 3-year-old Bertin DeJesus and injuring his mother, while driving with a suspended license.
D.A. Vance’s Letter in Support of Voting Rights for Parolees
As the Manhattan District Attorney, my job is to ensure a safer New York and a fairer justice system. To effectuate this dual mission, our Office works from the presumption that the consequences of incarceration in a New Yorker’s life should not last one more day than necessary.
Joseph Chase Oaks Of Alabama Accused Of Targeting Hundreds Of People In New York, Across Country In Cell Phone Number Scam
Prosecutors say a man targeted hundreds of people across the country in a sophisticated scam, using cell phone numbers to access everything from bank accounts to medical records.
@ManhattanDA
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we hosted trainings for our attorneys and support staff with @verainstitute and community leaders to examine the role of a prosecutor in addressing racial disparities in the criminal justice system. https://t.co/XgJhEkeStn
Very proud to see @SWTgeneration expand their social enterprise with a $2M investment from our Criminal Justice Investment Initiative.
https://t.co/t1MBa6QInD
The work continues.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office