Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Raad Almansoori For Murder Of Denisse Oleas-Arancibia 
“With this indictment, we are one step closer to securing justice for Denisse Oleas-Arancibia,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Our professional, dedicated prosecutors and investigators will continue to build the strongest possible case, and we will be prepared to prosecute Raad Almansoori for these horrific allegations when he is returned to New York. My heart is with the family and loved ones of Ms. Oleas-Arancibia during this difficult time as they continue to mourn their loss, as well as the victims of Almansoori’s alleged crimes in Maricopa County.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Hate Crime Trial Conviction Of Gino Sozio For Anti-Muslim New Year’s Eve Slashing In Midtown
“A Manhattan jury held Gino Sozio accountable for attacking a Muslim-American man in a vicious act of hate,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Instead of walking away from a dispute, Sozio went on an appalling racist and anti-Muslim tirade and took out a knife, seriously injuring the victim who is still in pain to this day."
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Chief Counsel And Compliance Officer For Stealing More Than $200k From Employer
“As alleged, the very person tasked with ensuring his employer’s compliance with laws and regulations broke them time after time to line his pockets at the company’s expense,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We hold people in positions of power – including sworn attorneys with solemn ethical obligations – to the highest standards and will not tolerate fraud at New York businesses’ expense.”
D.A. Bragg: Twins, Company Plead Guilty To Stealing From Workers; Must Repay All Wages
“With this resolution, two workers who had the courage to come forward were made whole,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I hope that the full restitution secured in this case assures New Yorkers that we are here to help them reclaim wages that were criminally taken from them. Please report wage theft or dangerous workplace conditions to our Worker Protection Unit at 646-712-0298.”
D.A. Bragg: Former Harlem Property Manager Indicted For Stealing $56k In Rent Payments From Veterans And Low-Income, Disabled, And Elderly New Yorkers
“Shatina Howell allegedly took advantage of tenants in the buildings she managed by breaking their trust and pocketing the money that was intended for rent. She abused her position of authority to exploit New Yorkers who are older adults, veterans, and disabled,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We urge anyone who believes they may be a victim of this sort of fraud to contact our Housing and Tenant Protection Unit at 212-335-3300 or Danyhousing@dany.nyc.gov.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Pouring Scalding Hot Liquid On Four Separate Individuals Within 2 Hours
“Larry Martin allegedly committed violent attacks against four randomly selected individuals walking in Midtown within the span of less than two hours,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My thoughts are with the victims as they heal from their extensive injuries. Nobody should fear for their safety while walking in Manhattan.”
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ICYMI: Roberto Sessoms was sentenced to 2-to-4 years in prison for assaulting five NYPD officers after being arrested during a gathering in Union Square. Learn more in @amNewYork:
“Kensly Alston and Halley Tejada allegedly murdered Nadia Vitels in her own apartment while she was moving in to start a new chapter of her life.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about yesterday’s indictment here:
Acquaintance rape is perhaps the least commonly understood form of sexual assault, but by far the most common element in the cases we see each & every day. Today we announced the indictment of a man for allegedly raping an acquaintance while she slept.
New: Today we announced the indictment of Kensly Alston and Halley Tejada for allegedly murdering Nadia Vitels in her Kips Bay apartment last month. More here:
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