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D.A. Vance: Former Court Official And Husband Charged With Official Misconduct 
“As alleged, Melissa Ringel violated her oath as an official of the court when she brazenly circumvented the rules to assist her husband, Frank Esposito, and his client, during the sale of a multimillion-dollar penthouse near Central Park,” said District Attorney Vance.
Manhattan D.A.’s Office Returns 27 Antiquities to Cambodia
“The repatriation of these 27 stunning relics to the people of Cambodia restores an important link between the nation’s classical Angkor era and its modern customs and beliefs that, for far too long, was disrupted by the greed of stolen antiquities traffickers,” said District Attorney Vance.
Manhattan D.A.’s Office Returns 12 Antiquities to China
Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance, Jr. today announced the return of 12 antiquities to the people of China during a repatriation ceremony attended by Consul General of China in New York, Huang Ping and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI”) Lead Case Agent John Paul Labbat.
D.A. Vance Calls for Commission to Address N.Y.C.’s Violent Crime in Daily News Op-ed
Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance, Jr. today called for the formation of a commission tasked with recommending holistic, evidence-based solutions to stop New York City’s sharp rise in violent crime over the past year.
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.
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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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