Alvin Bragg

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence In Child Sex Trafficking Case “Sex trafficking evolves with technology, and traffickers increasingly rely on social media and anonymous messaging applications,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Matthew Halstead trafficked this child...

Today we announced the sentencing of Matthew Halstead to 12 years in state prison for sexually assaulting and trafficking a 16-year-old boy for approximately five months. Learn more here: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-an...

Anti-white bigot convicted of sucker-punching TikTok influencer, berating Jewish couple in NYC hate crimes Skiboky Stora, who has run long-shot races for NYC mayor and claimed to be the “great great grandson of Marcus Garvey,” was found guilty of assault in the third degree as a hate crime f…

“A judge has convicted Skiboky Stora for a disturbing series of bias-driven attacks on unsuspecting New Yorkers.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this hate crime trial conviction: nypost.com/2026/02/25/u...

Honoring Eunice Hunton Carter, New York's first Black female prosecutor In recognition of Black History Month, CBS News New York's Allen Devlin profiles Eunice Hunton Carter, New York's first Black female prosecutor.

In honor of Black History Month, D.A. Bragg joined @cbsnews.com to celebrate the legacy of Eunice Hunton Carter, New York's first Black female prosecutor, who "opened the door to that work not just for Black women but for all Assistant District Attorneys." www.cbsnews.com/newyork/vide...

Indictment announced in January rape in Stuyvesant Town EV Grieve is the leading news, entertainment and lifestyle blog about the East Village of New York City.

ICYMI: "As alleged, Germaine Parham raped a young girl who was just trying to return home.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl at knifepoint in Stuyvesant Town–Peter Cooper Village: evgrieve.com/2026/02/indi...

Suspect Indicted For Stabbing Man In The Back At NYC Subway Station: DA The suspect was arrested on Feb. 4.

ICYMI: Learn more about the indictment of Dariel Castillo for allegedly threatening a 25-year-old woman with a knife and stabbing a 51-year-old man in separate incidents at a Lower Manhattan subway station: patch.com/new-york/new...

Will Threat of Prison Make One of New York’s ‘Worst Landlords’ Change?

“The scarcity of housing has created a breeding ground for fraud where scammers are taking advantage of New Yorkers’ desire for stable and affordable housing.”- D.A. Bragg. Learn more about how we are holding bad landlords accountable: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/22/n...

Manhattan rape case: Suspect indicted for predatory sexual assault of teen girl in Stuyvesant Town building | amNewYork The homeless man suspected of raping a 14-year-old girl inside Manhattan's Stuyvesant Town housing complex earlier this year has been indicted on first-degree

“This brutal, broad daylight attack horrified this community and the entire borough.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment of a man for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl at knifepoint: www.amny.com/police-fire/...

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Stuytown Rape Of 14-Year-Old Girl “This brutal, broad daylight attack horrified this community and the entire borough,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As alleged, Germaine Parham raped a young girl who was just trying to return home. ...

Today we announced the indictment of Germaine Parham for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl at knifepoint in Stuyvesant Town–Peter Cooper Village. Learn more here: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-an...

“As alleged, Dariel Castillo committed two separate acts of violence against strangers just minutes apart, including a brutal stabbing.” – D.A. Bragg. Watch here to learn more about this indictment.

5 East Harlem Men Indicted for 9 Uptown Shootings: D.A. Bragg Five individuals from East Harlem were indicted by Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg for allegedly conspiring to possess firearms to commit nine shootings against riva...

“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.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more about this indictment: www.westsidespirit.com/news/5-east-...

Will Mamdani’s new Correction Department head turn around Rikers Island? Stanley Richards came recommended by others to lead the city's Department of Corrections (DOC). He was once an inmate himself.

Congrats to our new NYC Department of Corrections 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. Learn more: amsterdamnews.com/news/2026/02...

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.

In Manhattan, major crime is down in nearly every category compared to last year. And so far this year Manhattan had ZERO homicides, a first since 2018!

Teen Robbery & Sentencing after Cold Case Murderer Convicted NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred within the confines of the 24 Precin...

ICYMI: “Thirty years after strangling Sarah Roberts and her daughter Sharon, Larry Atkinson stands convicted by a jury of two counts of murder and will serve decades in prison.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this sentencing here: www.westsidespirit.com/news/teen-ro...

We were also thrilled to connect Columbia Law School alumni with incoming Assistant D.A.s, former staff members, and current law interns!

Earlier today 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.

7 Arsons Committed On The UES And UWS, Prosecutor Says A man is accused of intentionally setting seven fires in Manhattan.

"These dangerous fires extensively damaged public and private property, including five vehicles, and it is fortunate that no one was injured." – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment here:
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Man Sentenced For Morningside Heights Double Murder 30 Years Ago: Manhattan DA Chris Potter. Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 By Gus Saltonstall A man was sentenced Thursday for a shocking double murder three

ICYMI: “Thirty years after strangling Sarah Roberts and her daughter Sharon, Larry Atkinson stands convicted by a jury of two counts of murder and will serve decades in prison.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this sentencing: www.westsiderag.com/2026/01/30/m...

Stablecoin law allows crypto firms to profit from fraud, prosecutors say | CNN Business Exclusive: Stablecoin law allows crypto firms to profit from fraud, prosecutors say

“The reality for many victims, therefore, is that funds stolen in or converted to USDT will never be frozen, seized, or returned.” Read here for more on our letter with @newyorkstateag.bsky.social and other prosecutors calling to fix major loopholes in the GENIUS Act: www.cnn.com/2026/02/02/b...

Hochul Seeks to Bar N.Y. Police From Helping ICE on Non-Criminal Issues

Prosecutors can’t do our jobs if victims and witnesses - our neighbors - are fearful of coming forward.” – D.A. Bragg. More on @governor.ny.gov's new legislation to help protect all New Yorkers by ensuring local law enforcement can focus on local crime: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/n...

Decades later, convicted killer of Harlem mother and daughter sentenced to 40 years In furious remarks, a judge said Larry Atkinson had targeted two of society’s most vulnerable and waited decades to show remorse.

“We are resolute in our commitment to solving homicides and providing justice to victims and their families, no matter how long it takes.” – D.A. Bragg. More on the sentencing of Larry Atkinson for the 1994 murder of a mother & her daughter: www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/29/d...

Hochul proposes ban on local police partnerships with ICE across New York In New York, 14 local law enforcement agencies across nine counties already have agreements in place with ICE.

“We need to build community trust to keep everyone safe, & using local law enforcement to do federal civil immigration enforcement erodes our ability to do so.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about @governor.ny.gov's new legislation that will protect New Yorkers: www.crainsnewyork.com/politics-pol...

“Prosecutors can’t do our jobs if victims and witnesses - our neighbors - are fearful of coming forward.” – D.A. Bragg. We were proud to stand with @governor.ny.gov today as she introduced this comprehensive legislation that will protect all New Yorkers. Read: www.governor.ny.gov/news/keeping...

“Anyone could make hundreds of guns, undetected, regardless of criminal record.” - D.A. Bragg.

Read D.A. Bragg’s op-ed in @usatoday.com urging a comprehensive approach to address the widening threat of 3D printed guns: www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

ICYMI: Watch here to learn more about the indictment of Frederick Green for allegedly shooting a 29-year-old man outside of a restaurant in Midtown.

Man Pleads Guilty to Murder in June ‘24 East Village Stabbing Alejandro Piedra, 31, pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing 38-year-old Clemson Cockfield and injuring two others in the East Village in a wild June 2024 melee, Ma...

“Alejandro Piedra escalated to deadly violence when he brutally stabbed three individuals in a busy neighborhood in the span of minutes.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this guilty plea: www.ourtownny.com/news/man-ple...

Closing the crypto loophole: Sen. Myrie, D.A. Bragg push for regulation Sen. Zellnor Myrie and Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg are working to combat illicit activity after a number of high-profile cryptocurrency scams.

“What this bill would do is add criminal penalties so that we can hold people accountable.” – D.A. Bragg. Read here to learn more about our new bill with NYS Senator Zellnor Y. Myrie to combat the use of cryptocurrency to commit crimes: amsterdamnews.com/news/2026/01...

Shooter of New York Jets Player Indicted; Forcible Touching in Kips Bay Manhattan’s properly very serious District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., isn’t a man for irony, at least not publicly, but the recent announcement that Frederic...

“As alleged, Frederick Green fired two shots outside of a restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, nearly turning a physical altercation into a fatal one.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more about this indictment: www.ourtownny.com/news/shooter...

East Village killer pleads guilty to fatal 2024 stabbing spree that left one dead, two injured Manhattan, NY – Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. announced that Alejandro Piedra, 31, pleaded guilty Thursday to murder, attempted murder, and

“This was a senseless and brutal attack that claimed the life of one man and left his wife severely wounded.” - D.A. Bragg. Learn more about Alejandro Piedra’s guilty plea for fatally stabbing 38-year-old Clemson Cockfield and injuring two others: www.shorenewsnetwork.com/east-village...

Gunman Indicted For Attempted Murder In NYC Shooting Of NFL Player The 29-year-old NFL player was shot in front of Sei Less on West 38th Street on Nov. 16.

“As alleged, Frederick Green fired two shots outside a restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, nearly turning a physical altercation into a fatal one.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more on this indictment: patch.com/new-york/new...