Prosecuting Hate Crimes We announced the hate crime indictment of Woki Massaquoi for allegedly attacking a 38-year-old woman onboard a subway while making antisemitic remarks. “This harmful conduct is unacceptable, and no one should be targeted because of their religion,” said D.A. Bragg.
“A lot of our community work is based in cultural humility. We don’t go into a space assuming what any one community needs,” said Sareve Lawson, Deputy Director for the Prevention of Hate Crimes and Youth Violence. Learn more about our office’s approach prosecuting LGBTQIA+ hate crimes in W42St.
“A lot of our community work is based in cultural humility. We don’t go into a space assuming what any one community needs,” said Sareve Lawson, Deputy Director for the Prevention of Hate Crimes and Youth Violence. Learn more about our office’s approach prosecuting LGBTQIA+ hate crimes in W42St.
Protecting Workers’ Wages George Cole was sentenced for stealing “hard-earned wages from workers who put hours of dedicated labor into construction projects, using the stolen money to purchase lavish personal items. Every worker in Manhattan deserves to receive each dollar they make, and my office will continue to create accountability for those who jeopardize that,” said D.A. Bragg.
Along with the NYC Department of Investigation, we announced the guilty plea of Anthony Martucci for stealing $36.8k in wages from workers at a city-funded construction site. “With this resolution, hardworking New Yorkers will be paid what they rightfully earned, and the unscrupulous owner of a construction company will not be able to bid on City contracts for three years,” said D.A. Bragg.
Advocating for Meaningful Mental Health Legislation “The Support Act is one of the measures that takes a step forward in addressing what I would call a gap,” said D.A. Bragg. Watch D.A. Bragg and Nadia Chait, Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy for CASES, talk with NY1’s Samantha Liebeman about the passage of this new mental health legislation that we championed.
Combatting Gun Violence We announced the sentencing of Luis Rosado, a member of the own “Own Every Dollar” criminal enterprise, to 18 years in state prison for his role in a string of gunpoint robberies. “We are proud to work closely with the NYPD and other members of law enforcement to hold violent organized groups accountable for terrorizing our city’s streets and using dangerous firearms to harm Manhattanites,” said D.A. Bragg.
We were excited to join Governor Kathy Hochul as she codified the Office of Gun Violence Prevention, "an important measure to ensure a coordinated response across all corners of the State, and the perfect way to close out gun violence awareness month,” said D.A. Bragg.
We were excited to join Governor Kathy Hochul as she codified the Office of Gun Violence Prevention, "an important measure to ensure a coordinated response across all corners of the State, and the perfect way to close out gun violence awareness month,” said D.A. Bragg.
Celebrating Pride Month D.A. Bragg joined the 16th Annual Harlem Pride Festival as we celebrated our LGBTQIA+ community and emphasized our efforts to deliver safety and fairness for all.
We joined St. Luke in the Fields at their Art and Acceptance event, which provides weekly evening meals to young LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, to provide information about our work and available resources.
Members of our team joined the annual Lennox Hill P
In honor of Pride Month, we welcomed Durham County DA Satana Deberry for a fireside chat on her career journey and experiences as District Attorney.
Cracking Down on Fraud Michael Collins was indicted for allegedly embezzling nearly $6 million from two companies where he worked as a marketing executive. “He then allegedly used the stolen money to fund his lavish lifestyle, spending it on executive club memberships, luxury brands, fine dining, and extensive travel,” said D.A. Bragg.
We announced the guilty plea of Yaorong Wan for stealing approximately $260,000 worth of diamond rings from Tiffany & Co. and Cartier. “New York is a global fashion capital, and we will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to keep mom-and-pop shops and high-end retailers alike safe,” said D.A. Bragg.
Five individuals were indicted for two alleged, overlapping financial fraud conspiracies: forging and depositing checks stolen from the mail and robbing victims of their cellphones to gain access to their financial accounts. “Protecting the financial security of Manhattanites is a key component of public safety, and this Office will continue to prioritize uncovering and dismantling these pernicious schemes,” said D.A. Bragg.
Honoring Juneteenth D.A. Bragg joined Music on the Inside’s Jazz Jubilee Concert as he celebrated the impact of MOTI’s reentry work and watched rousing performances from their proteges!
He also attended Assemblymember Harvey Epstein’s Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration and spoke about the significance of Juneteenth and uplifting people who serve their communities every day!
He also attended Assemblymember Harvey Epstein’s Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration and spoke about the significance of Juneteenth and uplifting people who serve their communities every day!
Prosecuting Violent Crime We announced the indictment of Raquan El for allegedly hitting a 35-year-old pregnant woman with a pipe in Chelsea. “We will not tolerate New Yorkers being assaulted. I wish the victim a speedy recovery,” said D.A. Bragg.
We announced the extradition of Francisco Caminero from the Dominican Republic where he fled during the pendency of his prosecutions for allegedly assaulting and raping his then-girlfriend, as well as possessing cocaine with the intent to sell. “We will never stop pursuing justice for survivors of crime and thank our law enforcement partners for helping ensure Caminero’s return to New York,” said D.A. Bragg.
Engaging With Our Future Public Servants As their summer programming ramps up, D.A. Bragg recently met with our college interns in small groups to hear what they’ve learned so far this summer!
Connecting With Our Community D.A. Bragg joined Deputy Manhattan Borough President Keisha Sutton-James and Director of NY/NJ HIDTA Chauncey Parker for a walkthrough of Brigadier General Charles Young Park and discussion about maintenance, community engagement, and how we can ensure our Harlem community can safely enjoy the park.
D.A. Bragg was honored at The Reveille Club of New York’s Annual Spring Gala as he reflected on our office’s efforts to advance public safety and fairness in our criminal justice system.
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