Securing Justice for Murder Victims Isaac Argro was sentenced to 25 years-to-life in state prison for fatally shooting 20-year-old Azsia Johnson as she walked with their 3-month-old child. “Azsia Johnson was a loving parent who left an abusive relationship and began to rebuild her life. Her dreams of moving forward were brought to a horrific end when her ex, Isaac Argro, executed her in cold blood in front of their infant daughter,” said D.A. Bragg.
Lashawn Mackey was sentenced to 35 years-to-life in prison for the brutal murder of 74-year-old Maria Hernandez in her Upper West Side apartment. “Since Ms. Hernandez’s killing, her family has endured unimaginable grief and loss and, while we cannot undo this tragedy, I hope today’s outcome brings them comfort in knowing the defendant has been held accountable,” said D.A. Bragg.
Terrence Haynes was sentenced to 12 1/2 –to- 25 years in prison for conspiring to kill 37-year-old Timothy “TJ” Parker in a dispute over drug sales. “Haynes enlisted and coordinated with his co-defendants to carry out this deadly plot, causing unimaginable pain and grief for Mr. Parker’s family and loved ones. While nothing can bring Mr. Parker back, I hope this sentence brings his family and loved ones a measure of justice as they continue to grieve their loss,” said D.A. Bragg.
Zeroing in on Financial Crimes Along with New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, we announced two separate indictments alleging three individuals defrauded New York State of nearly $1 million. “The crimes alleged in both indictments targeted funds intended to support students, from grade schoolers to college students. I thank the Comptroller’s Office for its partnership and commitment to rooting out fraud committed at the taxpayers’ expense,” said D.A. Bragg.
We announced the guilty plea of Juan Valoy for stealing approximately $25,000 from three victims through an apartment rental scam. “Juan Valoy is facing time in state prison for his harmful conduct,” said D.A. Bragg. “Manhattan is facing a housing crisis, and we will prosecute those who exploit it for their own advantage.”
One Standard of Justice Our Office’s Police Accountability Unit is tasked with investigating and prosecuting law enforcement officers who engage in criminal conduct. “It's important in and of itself to hold people accountable, and it's also important to our other public safety work that people have trust that we are going to hold the system accountable,” said D.A. Bragg. Learn more about recent cases and how this unit operates in Gothamist.
Cracking Down on Vehicular Violence We announced the indictment of Elvin Suarez for an Upper West Side car crash that killed 46-year-old Jason Negron and 35-year-old Michael Saint-Hilaire and injured three others. “The tremendous outpouring of support in the aftermath of this tragedy reflects how deeply they were loved, and my thoughts remain with their families, loved ones, and the surviving victims, as we seek accountability in this case,” said D.A. Bragg.
Robert Koch was indicted for allegedly driving northbound in the southbound lane of the West Side Highway while drunk, crashing into an Uber and killing 65-year-old passenger Ada Rivero. “To anyone who is even considering getting behind the wheel while under the influence, don’t – you will be prosecuted. Driving while intoxicated is not just risky, it is all-too-often deadly,” said D.A. Bragg.
Advocating for Legislative Change D.A. Bragg sat down with Politico to highlight how “supplementing prosecutorial work with changes to state and local laws can give the office more power to go after bad actors — or stop cases from happening in the first place.” Read the full Q&A to learn more.
Tackling Transit Crime Ronnie Perry was sentenced to 9 years in state prison for assaulting and pushing a 39-year-old man onto the subway tracks at the W 4 St-Washington Square subway station. “As a jury found, Ronnie Perry committed a horrific and unprovoked attack that caused significant harm to the victim, and I am thankful to the fellow New Yorkers who acted quickly to return him to safety,” said D.A. Bragg.
Connecting With Our Community Hannah Pennington, Deputy Chief for Gender-Based Violence Policy, joined the Kings CARES inaugural ceremony at Kings County Hospital. This program provides trauma-informed medical and forensic follow-up care for survivors of gender-based violence throughout NYC.
D.A. Bragg was honored to join the Greenburger Center for Social and Criminal Justice, fellow elected officials, and community leaders to celebrate the opening of Hope House - a unique, residential alternative to incarceration for people with serious mental illness.
Prosecuting Violent Crime Along with NYPD Commissioner Tisch we announced the indictments of six individuals in rival crews for allegedly committing retaliatory acts of violence throughout Midtown following game four of the NBA Finals. “These alleged assaults significantly injured several individuals and jeopardized the safety of countless New Yorkers and police officers during an incredibly busy time in Midtown Manhattan. We will not tolerate this senseless conduct and are working with our law enforcement partners to hold those responsible for this escalating violence accountable,” said D.A. Bragg.
Welcoming Summer Interns We were excited to welcome our 32 high school interns and their families for orientation as their program entered full swing!
Our summer high school interns sat in on presentations from our Pathways to Public Safety Division, Hate Crimes, Emerging Adults, and Forensic Science Units to learn more about how different areas of our office work!
D.A. Bragg also met with New York State Court summer interns to discuss his career in public service and what it’s like to work in our office.
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