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April 19, 2024 | USA Today

2 teens charged in death of New York City woman whose body was found in duffel bag Click For More

Two teenagers have been charged with murder in the killing of a woman whose body was found in a duffel bag in her New York City apartment, New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced.

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April 19, 2024 | Our Town

D.A. Indicts Two Teens For Allegedly Murdering Nadia Vitels In Kips Bay Click For More

Two teenagers have been indicted for the March 12 homicide of Nadia Vitels in Kips Bay, Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg announced on April 18.

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April 19, 2024 | People

2 ‘Squatters’ Charged with Murder of N.Y.C. Woman Found in Duffel Bag at Apartment Click For More

Two people have been charged with the murder of a 52-year-old woman in Manhattan.

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April 18, 2024 | NEW YORK POST

‘Killer’ teen squatter worried about BF hurting his feet as he stomped NYC mom, bought PS5, diamond ring with her credit card Click For More

“Kensly Alston and Halley Tejada allegedly murdered Nadia Vitels in her own apartment while she was moving in to start a new chapter in her life,” Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg said in a statement.

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April 18, 2024 | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

NYC squatters got engaged, spent big after stuffing slay victim in duffel bag: prosecutors Click For More

The young squatter couple accused of beating a Manhattan woman to death and stuffing her body in a duffel bag went on a wild shopping spree, got engaged while on the lam and even bought a diamond ring with the victim’s credit card to seal the deal, authorities said Thursday.

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April 18, 2024

D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Raping Acquaintance While She Slept Click For More

“Acquaintance rape is perhaps the least commonly understood form of sexual assault, but by far the most common element in the cases we see each and every day,” said District Attorney Bragg. “In fact, study after study shows that nationwide, the vast majority of rape survivors knew their attacker, much like we allege here. I urge anyone who has survived sexual assault to contact us at 212-335-9373 – our Special Victims Division and its Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Bureau are well-equipped to help you in a trauma-informed, survivor centered manner.”


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 hour ago
"We must use every tool possible to combat gun violence, which has a devastating impact on far too many lives in this country.” –D.A. Bragg. More on our call for YouTube to change its algorithm to prevent videos on how to build ghost guns here:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office22 hours ago
In 2023, our Office’s Gun Violence Prevention grants served 147 young New Yorkers. Hear from the Police Athletic League, one of last year’s award recipients about their experience!
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 day ago
NEW: D.A. Bragg sent a letter calling on YouTube to take additional steps to stop the proliferation of videos on its platform that show how to make and manufacture ghost guns. Learn more here: