Demanding Accountability for White Collar Crime
We announced the guilty pleas of Grimaldi’s Pizzeria owner and Manhattan manager for stealing $32,080 in wages from 18 employees, many of whom reported the theft to the D.A.’s Office after the indictment was announced. “With today’s guilty plea, 18 hard-working New Yorkers will be made whole and receive the wages stolen from them by their employers at Grimaldi’s Pizzeria,” said D.A. Bragg.
Donald J. Trump was convicted by a jury of 34 felony counts for falsifying New York business records in order to conceal his illegal scheme to corrupt the 2016 election. “While this defendant may be unlike any other in American history, we arrived at this trial, and ultimately at this verdict, in the same manner as every other case that comes through the courthouse doors: by following the facts and the law without fear or favor,” said D.A. Bragg.
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Prosecuting Violent Crime We announced the indictment of a man for allegedly punching two strangers on a sidewalk within the span of ten minutes. “No person should fear for their safety when walking through Manhattan and those who threaten or harm pedestrians will be held accountable,” said D.A. Bragg.
Kicking off Gun Violence Awareness Month To kick off Gun Violence Awareness Month, our staff wore orange to raise awareness for gun violence prevention.
Standing With Survivors Thank you to the New York State Senate for voting to eliminate the statute of limitations for sex trafficking and to Senator Cordelle Cleare for her tireless advocacy on this bill. We urge the Assembly to support survivors by passing this important bill before session adjourns!
“If we are serious about protecting New Yorkers from sexual assault, we must update our laws to fit the reality of the crimes that are occurring.” Read D.A. Bragg and NOW-NYC’s President Sonia Ossorio's op-ed calling on the legislature to close the voluntary intoxication loophole that creates an unjustly high bar for prosecuting perpetrators of rape and sexual assault.
Prosecuting Sexual Violence Christopher Villacis was sentenced to 20 years-to-life in state prison for holding his former neighbor captive in his East Village apartment and repeatedly beating, strangling, and sexually assaulting her over the course of three days. “I thank our prosecutors for their dedication to seeing justice done in this case. Most of all, I thank the survivor for taking the stand and recounting this unimaginably difficult experience. Despite his best attempts, the defendant was not able to take her dignity,” said D.A. Bragg.
Honoring our Service Members This Memorial Day, we came together to pay our respects to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation and to offer our gratitude to all active-duty service members who have volunteered to serve our country.
Standing Against Gun Violence We announced the guilty plea of Osvaldo Marrero for shooting and killing 44-year-old Anthony Holley at NYCHA’s Fulton Houses in Chelsea. “We are working hard to address gun violence through proposing legislative fixes, investing in our communities and getting serious drivers of violence off our streets,” said D.A. Bragg.
Combatting Hate Crimes We announced the indictment of Skiboky Stora for assaulting, stalking and harassing strangers in a series of four hate crime incidents. “Much of what defines our city is respect and acceptance of all people. Nobody should have to fear for their safety because of their identity,” said D.A. Bragg.
Seeking Accountability for Intimate Partner Violence We announced the indictment of a man for stabbing his ex-girlfriend to death in her East Harlem apartment. “As alleged, Candido Rodriguez brutally murdered Melanie Woods, his ex-girlfriend, in her apartment after waiting for her to return from walking her dog,” said D.A. Bragg.
Stemming the Flood of Ghost Guns We announced the indictment of Roberto Guerrero for allegedly manufacturing and possessing ghost guns and gun parts, including two fully operable 3D-printed assault weapons and test firing some of the guns in Central Park. “As the technology behind 3D weapons continues to improve, the guns being produced are only becoming more sophisticated,” said D.A. Bragg.
In April we called on YouTube to take steps to stop the proliferation of videos on its platform that show how to manufacture ghost gun and in response they announced new policies around content related to firearms and ammunition. “We applaud YouTube for implementing these important commonsense fixes to their community guidelines, which will further limit dangerous videos and minimize firearm content for minors,” said D.A. Bragg.
Cracking Down on Transit Crime Our transit system is no place for dangerous weapons and anyone who seeks to cause harm will be held accountable. We indicted a man for allegedly displaying a loaded firearm during a dispute with a 38-year-old subway rider while onboard a train on the Upper West Side. “This alleged conduct also jeopardized the safety of the other train passengers and thankfully, nobody was hurt,” said D.A. Bragg.
We announced the indictment of a man for allegedly shooting at a 47-year-old man in a crowded Harlem subway station. “Although nobody was hit, several individuals had to jump out of the way for safety. The alleged conduct is unacceptable, and we will continue to prosecute those who commit acts of violence in our transit system,” said D.A. Bragg.
This month we’re highlighting check washing scams that are increasingly targeting older New Yorkers. Stay vigilant by remembering these tips to protect yourself and your loved ones from scammers washing checks.
Repatriating Stolen Antiquities We announced the return of 133 antiquities, including a Gold Strato I Coin, minted circa 105-85 B.C.E., to the people of Pakistan. “I thank our team of outstanding investigators and prosecutors, along with our partners at Homeland Security Investigations New York, for returning more than 100 antiquities back to the people of Pakistan,” said D.A. Bragg.
Repatriating Stolen Antiquities We announced the return of 133 antiquities, including a Gold Strato I Coin, minted circa 105-85 B.C.E., to the people of Pakistan. “I thank our team of outstanding investigators and prosecutors, along with our partners at Homeland Security Investigations New York, for returning more than 100 antiquities back to the people of Pakistan,” said D.A. Bragg.
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