Alvin Bragg

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's Police Accountability Unit secured convictions against four officers in 2025. The article also mentions a news conference following the conviction of Donald Trump in a hush money trial.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg led a group of prosecutors in urging major 3D printer companies to implement technology blocking the production of unlicensed 3D-printed firearms. The prosecutors argued that 3D-printed guns, which lack serial numbers and evade detection, pose a significant public safety risk by enabling dangerous individuals to bypass background checks and security measures.

A man is accused of a stabbing spree in Penn Station that injured seven people. Hector Deleon, 51, faces seven counts of attempted murder in the second degree, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg accepted free tickets worth at least $21,500 to attend 20 posh black-tie events and galas in 2025, many organized by left-leaning organizations that do business with the city.

Kensly Alston and Halley Tejada were sentenced to 20 years for killing Nadia Vitels, a mother who returned to her Kips Bay apartment to find squatters inside. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg was mentioned in the case.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced he will not pursue a fourth retrial of Harvey Weinstein’s rape charge involving Jessica Mann, citing her decision not to testify again. The case has resulted in two mistrials and three prior jury trials over eight years, with Bragg emphasizing a survivor-centered approach in his statement.

An NYPD officer, Quilbvio Espinal, was arraigned for allegedly pointing a gun at civilian employee Megan Kwan inside One Police Plaza on March 26. Espinal, who worked at the Information Security Office, was suspended and had his firearm confiscated after the incident, which led to a civil lawsuit by Kwan alleging harassment and sexually charged texts. His attorney denied he pointed the gun at Kwan.

A father-son duo sold ghost guns, including a lilac revolver and Uzi, through the illicit 'Iron Pipeline' in NYC. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg stated that recovered guns had devices designed to increase harm.

Four men were indicted for a gun trafficking scheme transporting weapons from Georgia to New York City, generating $46,000 in illicit proceeds. NYPD and ATF collaborated to dismantle the network, with undercover officers purchasing nearly 70 firearms from the defendants between March and May.

The U.S. Supreme Court reinstated Pedro Hernandez’s murder conviction for the 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz in a 6-3 decision, rejecting a federal appeals court’s earlier reversal due to concerns over trial procedures and Hernandez’s mental state during confession. The court ruled the appeals court overstepped its authority, allowing Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg to proceed with plans to retry Hernandez.

The Supreme Court reinstated a murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz by a 6-3 vote, reversing a federal appeals court decision that overturned the verdict. The ruling allowed prosecutors to proceed with a third trial against Pedro Hernandez, who had confessed to the crime but whose lawyers claim he did so falsely due to mental illness.

The Supreme Court reinstated a murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz by a 6-3 vote, overturning a federal appeals court decision that had reversed the verdict. The ruling cited a 1996 federal law limiting federal oversight of state criminal trials, and Pedro Hernandez, the defendant, has been serving a 25-year-to-life sentence since a 2017 conviction.

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg charged fashion designer Andrea Marshall with stealing $54,000 in wages from nine employees at her midtown studio, alleging exploitative 17-hour workdays and unpaid labor. Marshall's company, Salon 1884, faces charges including grand larceny and failure to pay wages, with employees working over 100 hours in some weeks.

Andrea Mary Marshall, founder of Salon 1884, faces a 16-count indictment for allegedly stealing $54,000 in unpaid wages from nine employees, including forcing them to work 12-17 hour shifts without pay. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office and state labor department investigated the case, which involves claims of exploitative labor practices and employee pleas for wages to support family needs.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg attributes significant declines in shootings (60% drop) and homicides (64% drop) since 2021 to preventive programs, youth initiatives, and gun buyback efforts. His office has awarded $300,000 to 10 community-based organizations for violence prevention and expanded the Survivor Services Bureau to provide trauma counseling for victims and witnesses.

A former NYPD officer in Manhattan pleaded guilty to using his position to sexually harass women, including a woman he had arrested. He sent inappropriate messages, offered to use his influence, showed explicit photos, and had sex with one victim. The district attorney condemned his actions.

NYPD and partners have seized over 2,000 firearms from NYC streets in the first five months of 2026, targeting gang-related and trafficked weapons. The effort, involving district attorneys and federal agencies, has contributed to historic reductions in shootings and murders.

Eight members of a retail theft ring were charged in Manhattan for stealing $5 million in goods, including meat, copper, and cigarettes, through phishing scams and fraudulent shipping operations. The defendants, identified as Uzbeki immigrants, allegedly used fake trucking company credentials to divert products to the black market, impacting businesses across multiple states.

A Brooklyn teen was indicted for murdering a father of two in Times Square and injuring two others in separate Midtown incidents. The suspect, Jayden Sanchez, allegedly stabbed the victim, Leonides Baez, during an argument captured on video and is charged with second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and second-degree robbery.

A woman paralyzed after being shoved into a moving New York City subway train confronted her attacker in court, who was sentenced to 20 years in state prison for attempted murder and first-degree assault. The attack left the victim with catastrophic injuries, including paralysis. The judge called the attack profoundly disturbing and showed no remorse from the defendant.

Rep. Eric Swalwell faces a Manhattan sex assault probe and a House Ethics Committee investigation after suspending his California governor campaign amid allegations of sexual misconduct. A former staffer accused him of assaulting her while she was blackout drunk, including an incident in New York City in 2024, though Swalwell denies the claims and plans to fight the accusations.

Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his California governor campaign following an investigation by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office into a sexual assault allegation from a former staffer. The suspension comes after Bragg's office confirmed the investigation into the claim.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell over a sexual assault allegation from a former staffer. The allegation involves an incident alleged to have occurred during a night of drinking in New York City.

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg accuses Facebook and WhatsApp of failing to remove imposter accounts linked to fraudulent transfers, resulting in significant financial loss for users. The DA demands the companies take action to address the issue.