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Ex-ACS employee pleads guilty to stealing thousands of dollars from kids: Manhattan DA 
“Courtney Ramirez took advantage of her leadership position at an agency that seeks to help children facing immense challenges and used their gifts for herself,” said Bragg.
Ex-ACS director dodges prison after stealing Visa cards from needy kids: ‘Used their gifts for herself’
A rogue bigwig at the city’s Administration for Children’s Services who swiped gift cards from needy Big Apple kids dodged jail time by copping a sweet plea deal in Manhattan court Tuesday.
Bronx sex offender indicted for allegedly slurring at, slashing gay man on Midtown train
A Bronx resident and registered sex offender accused of making homophobic slurs at a 27-year-old gay man and slashing him while riding a Midtown subway last month has been indicted on hate crimes charges.
Ex–ACS director admits stealing gift cards from kids: Manhattan DA
A former executive director at the city Administration for Children's Services pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $5,000 in gift cards intended for kids, the Manhattan D.A.'s Office said Tuesday.
Ex-NYC Children’s Official Pleads Guilty To Stealing From Children
"Courtney Ramirez abused her taxpayer-funded role at ACS to steal gift cards intended to reward children who completed a leadership program," District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg said Tuesday. "She took advantage of her leadership position at an agency that seeks to help children facing immense challenges and used their gifts for herself."
Ex-NYC Administration for Children’s Services director dodges prison after stealing Visa cards from needy kids
“Courtney Ramirez abused her taxpayer-funded role at ACS to steal gift cards intended to reward children who completed a leadership program,” Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg said in a statement Tuesday.
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“Instead of walking away from a dispute, Sozio went on an appalling racist and anti-Muslim tirade & took out a knife, seriously injuring the victim who is still in pain to this day.” – D.A. Bragg. Read about this hate crime trial conviction in @NYC_Patch: https://patch.com/new-york/new-york-city/man-found-guilty-anti-muslim-slashing-new-years-eve-daa
Our newly expanded Survivor Services Bureau helps victims of violent crime heal, while helping hold those who commit crimes accountable by supporting victims throughout the court process. Read more in @amNewYork:
NEW: Today we announced the hate crime trial conviction of Gino Sozio for slashing a 22-year-old Muslim-American man, while he was out with friends, in an anti-Muslim attack on New Year’s Eve. Learn more here:
“Shatina Howell allegedly took advantage of tenants in the buildings she managed by breaking their trust and pocketing the money that was intended for rent.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more about yesterday’s indictment in @NBCNewYork:
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