Press Releases
Two Queens Men Plead Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar Bank Fraud and Identity Theft Conspiracy 
“These guilty pleas put high-tech cyber thieves on notice: the Manhattan D.A.’s Office has built the expertise, resources, and seamlessly collaborative partnerships to find you, hold you accountable, and secure justice for your victims,” stated District Attorney Vance.
D.A. Vance: Corrections Captain Charged with Criminally Negligent Homicide in Death of Ryan Wilson
“As alleged in the indictment, the death of Ryan Wilson wasn’t just a tragedy — it was a crime,” said District Attorney Vance.
Manhattan D.A.’s Office Returns 13 Antiquities to Thailand
Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance, Jr. today announced the return of 13 antiquities valued at approximately $500,000 to the people of Thailand during a repatriation ceremony attended by Thai Ambassador to the United States, Manasvi Srisodapol and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI”) Deputy Special Agent-in-Charge Erik Rosenblatt.
D.A. Vance Ends Prosecution of Prostitution and Unlicensed Massage, A First in New York State
“Over the last decade we’ve learned from those with lived experience, and from our own experience on the ground: criminally prosecuting prostitution does not make us safer, and too often, achieves the opposite result by further marginalizing vulnerable New Yorkers,” said District Attorney Vance.
Statement by Manhattan D.A. Cyrus Vance, Jr. On Conviction of Derek Chauvin, Systemic Racism, and Peaceful Protest
"For millions of Americans, this trial awakened fresh feelings of heartbreak, horror, and outrage that they experienced upon first watching video of Mr. Floyd’s senseless and brutal murder."
Manhattan D.A.’s Office Returns 33 Antiquities to Afghanistan
“Crimes of culture involving looted and stolen religious relics, such as the nearly two dozen Buddhist statues being repatriated today to the people of Afghanistan, not only tear at the societal fabric of nations but also deprive millions of believers worldwide of the earliest sacred symbols of their faith,” said District Attorney Vance.
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STOP THE HATE: Our Youth and Education team is offering students and educators across Manhattan an opportunity to discuss and learn about hate crimes with members of our office.
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D.A. Vance joined former Watergate prosecutor @JillWineBanks and @VictorShi2020 on @iGenPolitics_ to discuss the evolution of our office, the landmark Harvey Weinstein conviction, and more.
Listen here ⏬ https://t.co/U1R9P9xOVN
D.A. Vance sat down with former "Chicago 7" member Lee Weiner and @FOLCSTouro to discuss prosecutorial discretion and peaceful protest. ⏬ https://t.co/JrogES1nE0
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