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April 12, 2024 | ABC7NY

35-YEAR-OLD MAN INDICTED FOR ALLEGEDLY THROWING GIRLFRIEND ON SUBWAY TRACKS IN LOWER MANHATTAN Click For More

An indictment was handed down on Thursday for a man who is accused of throwing his girlfriend in front of an oncoming train in Lower Manhattan last month.

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April 11, 2024 | 1010 Wins

Man who forced his way into woman’s East Village home and attacked her indicted for attempted sexual abuse Click For More

A man who forced his way into a woman’s East Village apartment and feigned injury before attacking her was indicted for attempted sexual abuse and six other felony charges, prosecutors said on Thursday.

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April 11, 2024

D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Following Woman Home, Attempting To Sexually Assault Her In Her Apartment Click For More

“Women deserve to walk home without fearing that they are being followed or that they will be sexually assaulted,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As alleged, Vertell Dunham pushed past a young woman after trailing her to her building under the guise of needing medical care, before strangling her and attempting to sexually assault her. Thank you to our partners at the NYPD for their quick action arresting the defendant the next day – as he attempted to follow a college student into her residence hall.”

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April 11, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Throwing Girlfriend Into Oncoming Train In Lower Manhattan Click For More

“As alleged, Christian Valdez callously threw his girlfriend into an oncoming train,” said District Attorney Bragg. “His alleged vicious actions caused serious and permanent injuries, including the amputation of both of the victim’s legs. We take all acts of violence against riders very seriously, and my thoughts are with the victim as she navigates this terrible and horrifying incident.”     

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April 10, 2024 | Audacy

CRIME IN MANHATTAN: 1010 WINS talks with DA Bragg about crime decreases, public perception Click For More

“Just look at the results we’re getting, the collaboration, you know, 38% decline in shootings during my two-year tender, 21% decline in homicides, the fact that Manhattan is, you know, down in all the index crimes,” Bragg said.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office9 hours ago
In Manhattan, major crime is down in nearly every category over the past two years ⬇️
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
Yesterday, D.A. Bragg attended the 39th Annual Crime Victims Candlelight Vigil with Bronx District Attorney's Office, Brooklyn District Attorney's Office , and New York State Attorney General , gathering with victims’ loved ones, advocates, community leaders and more to honor memories and support survivors.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
"To have 23 predicate crimes in the hate crime statute – that’s going to help us in charging the number of cases." – D.A. Bragg. Thanks to Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Assemblymember Grace Lee 李榮恩, with Governor Kathy Hochul's addition of 23 crimes to the state’s list of offenses eligible for hate crime charges, we can hold more people accountable who perpetrate bias-motivated violence and harm. Learn more about the "significant step forward" here: