Press Releases
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Names Peter Pope First Ever Executive Assistant DA for Gun Violence Prevention 
“Our first civil right is walking to the corner store safely and free of fear,” said DA Alvin Bragg. “We have lost too many loved ones to gun violence. People walking the streets with guns will be prosecuted and held accountable. We also will use gun possession cases as an opportunity to trace the sources of illegal guns and build cases against gun traffickers. We will restore safety to our communities by getting drivers of crime off our streets, cutting off the flow of illegal guns to our city, and partnering with community-based organizations focused on ending gun violence.”
D.A. Bragg: 28 Antiquities Repatriated to the People of Turkey
“Manhattan is home to countless art museums, galleries, and antique stores – there’s no shortage of beautiful art around every corner,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg: Two Antiquities Seized from Michael Steinhardt Returned to the People of Iraq
“Art is a window into the past, and particularly with pieces of this age, it’s often the only opportunity we have to study civilizations long-gone,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg: $1.2M Antiquity Seized From Michael Steinhardt Returned to the People of Libya
“This remarkable antiquity is the first from Michael Steinhardt’s $70 million collection of 180 looted and stolen antiquities to be repatriated to its country of origin,” said District Attorney Bragg.
Joint Statement by Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell
"Today, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell, and senior staff members met to discuss issues of mutual concern. The discussion was open, candid and productive. The meeting was to share ideas and examine policy differences that could be clarified and harmonized toward a common vision that acknowledges the need for criminal justice reform and alternatives to incarceration. It was agreed that police and prosecutors would weigh the individual facts and circumstances of each case with a view toward justice and work together to keep New Yorkers safe. These collaborative discussions will continue."
D.A. Alvin Bragg Response to Police Commissioner Sewell’s Call for Talks
"We share Commissioner Sewell's call for frank and productive discussions to reach common ground on our shared mission to deliver safety and justice for all and look forward to the opportunity to clear up some misunderstandings."
@ManhattanDA
I applaud Mayor Adams’ leadership, commitment, and focus on guns. We will partner with all who will join us in the urgent tasks of getting drivers of crime off our streets, cutting off the flow of illegal guns, & building up community-based supports for people who are struggling.
Joined with NYPD and community leaders at Harlem vigil to grieve Officer Jason Rivera and pray for Officer Wilbert Mora. We are actively working together with NYPD to hold the shooter accountable to full extent of the law for this horrific act. https://t.co/3uBu2JfD5U
This is a horrible tragedy and our thoughts and prayers go out to the officers, their families and the entire NYPD. The officers who serve and protect us risk their lives every day. Violence against police cannot be tolerated.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office