Press Releases
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.
D.A. Vance: Investment Manager Charged for Multimillion-Dollar “PPP” Loan Scam
“As alleged, Mr. Blotnick repeatedly took advantage of a system intended to provide lifelines to small businesses and their employees during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said District Attorney Vance. “At a time when nearly 3,000 businesses were forced to close their doors across New York City, Mr. Blotnick diverted millions in vital PPP funds for his own personal gain."
Statement from Manhattan D.A. Cy Vance, Jr. On The Passing of Eugene Webb
New York City and the village of Harlem lost a community pillar this past week with the passing of real estate pioneer Eugene Webb.
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D.A. Vance joined @PerriPeltz to discuss holistic, evidence-based solutions to prevent crime and justice-system involvement amid the spike in violence.
Listen ⏩ https://t.co/9zIt60w0sn
Read the op-ed ⏬ https://t.co/7YqyDkMyub
. @CeciliaGentili, a fearless advocate and organizer for trans liberation, joined our office for #PrideMonth and shared her journey as a trans woman who immigrated to the U.S. and became a renowned activist and public policy thought leader. https://t.co/2VM4YEMKfi
✍️ We’re asking lawmakers to pass @bradhoylman and @LindaBRosenthal’s #AdultSurvivorsAct.
It's common for survivors of sexual violence to take a long time to be ready to come forward. New York's Statute of Limitations should not limit their avenues to justice. https://t.co/r5k2i7sZcu
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