Press Releases
D.A. Vance: Global Diamond Trader Charged With Stealing More Than $1 Million in Diamonds 
"While diamonds may be forever, this flawed scheme was not, and now Mr. Modi will face the clarity of a New York Supreme Court indictment," said District Attorney Vance.
D.A. Vance: Driver Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter for Killing Pedestrian on Upper West Side
“Our laws are fundamentally broken when it takes the death of a fellow New Yorker to get a driver with a history of reckless conduct off the road, as is demonstrated in this case," said District Attorney Vance.
Statement From Manhattan D.A. Cy Vance, Jr. On The Passing Of Former Mayor David Dinkins
“New York City has lost a hero with a big heart with the passing of Mayor David Dinkins. He cared so deeply about every one in and every aspect of this great City, reflecting his deeply felt humanity and humility. He was a great friend and teacher, who never pulled a punch when giving advice.
Manhattan D.A.’s Office Returns Ancient Artifact to Egypt
“As is typical in these cases, an investigation into one stolen piece often unspools a dark web of countless other trafficked items,” said District Attorney Vance.
Manhattan D.A.’s Office Returns 45 Antiquities to Pakistan
“Many people believe the looting and theft of antiquities are injustices that only occurred in the past, but these crimes of culture are still being committed all over the world every day,” said District Attorney Vance.
D.A. Vance: Former Century 21 Employee Charged with Computer Tampering, Larceny For Breach of Company Data
“If left undetected, this former employee’s alleged tampering could have cost Century 21 more than $50,000,” said District Attorney Vance.
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Today we're wearing blue to stand with with survivors of human trafficking. #WearBlueDay #HumanTraffickingAwarenessDay
If you or someone you know is a survivor, our hotline is open. 📞 212-335-3400. https://t.co/fxeEwdq9RC https://t.co/o5egiB364d
This is a great news for New York State. Our office ended the routine prosecution of marijuana possession and smoking and has advocated for the legalization of marijuana for years. https://t.co/D475iTHiMO
Today, D.A. Vance and 60 prosecutors from across the U.S. condemned the armed insurrection at the Capitol, those who incited it, and the profound racial inequity on display. Read the statement ⏩ https://t.co/2TFycNg4FD https://t.co/sfFxNX3Rex
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