Driving Down Crime Murders and shootings continue to decline to pre-pandemic levels. There is always more work to do, but along with our partners at the NYPD we are continuing our efforts to reduce gun violence and keep our borough safe.
Prosecuting Violent Crime Randy Santos was convicted by a jury of all charges for the murder of four men and the attempted murder of two others. “A jury determined that Randy Santos knowingly and purposefully murdered four men with a metal bar in the span of less than 30 minutes. They were strangers to him, and simply happened to be sleeping on Chinatown sidewalks that horrific night,” said D.A. Bragg.
Dariel Castillo was indicted for allegedly threatening a 25-year-old woman with a knife and stabbing a 51-year-old man in separate incidents at the Broadway-Lafayette subway station. “We take attacks in our transit system very seriously and our office will hold those accountable who undermine its safety,” said D.A. Bragg.
Combatting Gun Violence We announced the indictment of five individuals for allegedly conspiring to possess firearms to commit nine shootings against rivals. “Nearly all of the shootings were committed in or around NYCHA developments, putting countless lives at risk, including residents and bystanders. This kind of reckless and senseless violence has no place in our communities and those who engage in it will be brought to justice by our partners at the NYPD and our office’s prosecutors,” said D.A. Bragg.
Standing Against Sexual Violence We announced the indictment of Germaine Parham for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl at knifepoint in Stuyvesant Town–Peter Cooper Village. “This brutal, broad daylight attack horrified this community and the entire borough,” said D.A. Bragg. “I urge anyone who has been sexually assaulted to contact our specially trained prosecutors and social workers by calling our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373.”
Second Term Priorities D.A. Bragg joined Daniel Wiig on an episode of his New York County Lawyers Amicus Curiae podcast to discuss his approach to public service, key priorities, and objectives for his second term.
FIND THE FULL EPISODE HERE
Cracking Down on Crypto Fraud Along with State Senator Zellnor Myrie we introduced the “CRYPTO” Act to create a new law that makes operating a virtual currency business without a license a crime in New York State. “We have the capacity and the human talent. And now we’re asking for a law change so that we can continue to meet the moment,” said D.A. Bragg.
Staying Vigilant for Romance Scams Valentines Day might be over but New Yorkers should remain on alert for potential romance scams. Stay vigilant by using these tips to protect yourself and your loved ones and we urge you to call us at 212-335-8900 if you or someone you know has been a victim.
Connecting with Our Community D.A. Bragg joined Dean Daniel Abebe at Columbia Law School’s Lawyers, Community, Impact series where he discussed his career path in public service and shared insights into emerging strategies in local prosecution.
We were also thrilled to connect Columbia Law Alumni with incoming assistant D.A.s, former staff members, and current law interns!
Congrats to our new NYC Department of Correction Commissioner Stanley Richards. Hear from D.A. Bragg about how we look forward to continued collaboration to make the criminal justice system more efficient, which will benefit public safety long term, in the Amsterdam News.
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