Press Releases
D.A. Vance: “Phoenix Project” Begins Serving Young Survivors of Sex Trafficking Across New York City 
“My Office’s commitment to fight sex trafficking doesn’t begin and end in the courtroom. Helping survivors obtain housing, health care, and education is key to putting traffickers out of business. Today, using dollars forfeited in our aggressive investigations against major banks, The Foundling’s Phoenix Project opens its doors to young survivors of sex trafficking, offering critical support and mentorship across New York City," said District Attorney Vance.
Statement from Manhattan D.A. Cy Vance, Jr. on U.S. Supreme Court Order in Trump v. Vance 
"The work continues."
D.A. Vance: Driver Charged with Manslaughter for Striking Two Pedestrians in Cross Walk, Killing 3-Year-Old Boy 
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr. today announced the indictment of JAIME SABOGAL, 60, for striking two pedestrians in a crosswalk with his pick-up truck in East Harlem, killing 3-year-old Bertin DeJesus and injuring his mother, while driving with a suspended license.
D.A. Vance: Major Identity Thief Charged in “SIM Swapping” Scheme That Targeted 300 Victims Across the U.S. and Canada 
“Mr. Oaks is accused of fraudulently transferring the cell phone numbers of more than 300 people to phones in his possession,” said District Attorney Vance.
D.A. Vance Calls Upon Treasury Department to Increase Incorporation Transparency 
Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance, Jr. sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urging her agency to pursue bold regulatory actions to further increase incorporation transparency following the passage of the bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act.
Forty-Six Prosecutors Across America Urge President Biden and Vice President Harris to Take Action on Gun Violence 
“The pandemic is changing crime patterns before our eyes,” said PAGV co-founder and co-chair, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr. “Around the country, there’s been a surge in gun purchases and concern about unreported, or under-reported, crimes committed at home."
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Today we met with Asian-American community leaders in an ongoing dialogue about combatting the recent rise in anti-Asian hate crimes.
Our office is here to listen and help, regardless of your immigration status. 📞 212-335-3100. #StopAAPIHate https://t.co/LfoiEzax2k
April is #SecondChanceMonth.
Well-funded reentry services create opportunity and reduce re-incarceration. We’re proud to invest millions each year in reentering New Yorkers through our Criminal Justice Investment Initiative. ⏬
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