Seeking Accountability for Violent Crime We announced the indictment of Ramon Rivera for murdering three New Yorkers in a series of stabbings in November 2024. “These fatal stabbings have shaken our city, and those who commit random acts of violence will face accountability,” said D.A. Bragg.
Jaheem Warren was indicted for stalking and suffocating a 23-year-old woman to death outside a Midtown hotel. “People deserve to be safe when walking through Manhattan, and my Office will ensure accountability for those who commit horrific acts of violence,” said D.A. Bragg.
Combatting Transit Crime Michael Blount was indicted for attempting to murder his ex-girlfriend by slashing her with a razor blade and shoving her onto the subway tracks in front of her teenage daughters. “Despite what must have been a terrifying attack, one of her daughters was able to pull her from the tracks, likely saving her life. Intimate partner violence remains a top priority for my office, and we have the resources and specially trained staff to assist survivors and their families,” said D.A. Bragg.
We announced the sentencing of Brittan Jones to seven years in state prison for shoving an 85-year-old man onto the subway tracks at the Rockefeller Center station. “Those who commit acts of violence in our subway system will be held accountable,” said D.A. Bragg.
Fighting for Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Michael Olson pleaded guilty to scheming to target, recruit, manipulate, and sexually assault young girls, and raping at least one child in Manhattan on a weekly basis for approximately six months. “His horrendous conduct was the very definition of predatory, and I thank my office’s Human Trafficking Unit for putting a stop to it, said D.A. Bragg.
We announced the indictment of Matthew Halstead for allegedly sexually assaulting and trafficking a 16-year-old boy for approximately five months. “These allegations are horrifying, and I thank my Office’s Human Trafficking Unit and our partners at the NYPD for thoroughly investigating and unraveling this alleged sex trafficking operation,” said D.A. Bragg.
Oscar Delgado was indicted for allegedly sexually abusing two children who were living in the Upper West Side shelter where he worked. “This charged conduct is deeply disturbing, and I hope the survivors continue to heal from these assaults,” said D.A. Bragg.
Cracking Down on Gun Violence Luigi Mangione was indicted for the first-degree murder of 50-year-old United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside of the Hilton Hotel in Midtown. “This type of premeditated, targeted gun violence cannot and will not be tolerated, and my office has been working day in and day out to bring the defendant to justice,” said D.A. Bragg.
Daniel Idowu and True Womack were indicted for callously shooting at individuals on a crowded Manhattan sidewalk, seriously injuring a 7-year-old innocent bystander. “Children are among our most vulnerable New Yorkers and deserve to be safe from the very real, oftentimes deadly, consequences of gun violence. In Manhattan we will continue holding accountable those who commit these violent acts,” said D.A. Bragg.
We announced the sentencing of Jiniye Hooks to 20 years-to-life in prison for fatally shooting 14-year-old Justin Streeter and injuring a 15-year-old boy in East Harlem. “A 14-year-old child lost his life due to this horrific act of gun violence. Mr. Streeter was beloved not only by his family, but his entire community,” said D.A. Bragg.
Standing Against Hate Crimes Perin Jacobchuk was sentenced to 3 ½ years in state prison for punching a 64-year-old Jewish man after making antisemitic remarks and for attacking a 63-year-old Asian woman while making anti-Asian remarks. “These hate crimes left both New Yorkers with physical injuries, which they have thankfully fully recovered from. I hope that the resolution of this case can offer the victims comfort in knowing that Jacobchuk has been held accountable,” said D.A. Bragg.
Prosecuting Sexual Violence Jamel McIver was sentenced to 20 years in state prison for following a 21-year-old woman into her Upper West Side apartment building and raping her. “I thank this brave survivor for coming forward and sincerely hope the resolution of this case can offer her a sense of justice. My office will continue to center survivors and we encourage victims of sexual assault to call our trauma-informed Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373,” said D.A. Bragg.
We announced the indictment of Juan Hernandez sexually assaulted and attempted to rape an 80-year-old woman in a brutal early-morning attack on the streets of Chinatown. “I hope the survivor continues to heal from this deeply disturbing assault,” said D.A. Bragg.
Briefing our Elected Officials Last month we were joined by elected officials for a public safety briefing as we discussed the need for discovery reform - our top legislative priority this session - as well as our bills to stem the proliferation of ghost guns and eliminate the statute of limitations for sex trafficking. We also highlighted our work driving down gun violence, investing in mental health services through our navigator program, prosecuting hate crimes, and more. Thank you to the dedicated public servants who came together from across the borough to learn, give feedback, and deepen our collaboration!
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