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August 12, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Fatal Stabbing Of Neighbor In Midtown Click For More

“As alleged, Kevin Young brutally stabbed Monte McEvilley, his neighbor, who was completely unarmed,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This alleged conduct senselessly took Mr. McEvilley’s life, and my thoughts are with his loved ones as they continue to grieve their loss. My office will continue to hold those accountable who threaten the safety of fellow Manhattanites.”  

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August 12, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Fatally Shooting Yazmeen Williams And Concealing Her Body Click For More

“As alleged, Chad Irish cut the life of Yazmeen Williams short in this unspeakable tragedy, compounding the crime by so callously disposing of her body. Ms. Williams had her whole life ahead of her and was looking forward to starting a new chapter with a job at the New York City Housing and Preservation and Development that week,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I send my deepest condolences to her loved ones as they continue to mourn her loss.” 

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August 8, 2024 | New York Post

NYC subway shover to serve 12 years in prison for terrifying random attack Click For More

A mentally ill woman who shoved a female straphanger into the side of a moving train during morning rush hour in Times Square will serve 12 years in state prison after pleading guilty to the unprovoked attack, prosecutors announced Thursday.

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August 8, 2024 | AMNY

Subway shover pleads guilty to unprovoked attack at Times Square station in 2021 Click For More

A Manhattan woman admitted to shoving another woman into an oncoming train in Times Square, prosecutors announced Thursday.

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August 8, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Man Who Raped Fellow Shelter Resident During Height Of Pandemic Click For More

“As the pandemic reached its height in Spring 2020, this defendant preyed on a fellow COVID-shelter resident in a horrific attack,” said District Attorney Bragg. “He turned what should have been a safe haven into a nightmare for an ill woman who had already endured so much. Thank you to the jury for its careful consideration of this case, and most importantly, to the survivor for her courage in taking the stand to testify.”

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August 8, 2024 | The Independent

Woman pleads guilty to pushing female stranger into oncoming train at Times Square subway station Click For More

Woman pleads guilty to pushing female stranger into oncoming train at Times Square subway station


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 days ago
“Anthonia Egegbara was held accountable for pushing a stranger into an oncoming train during morning rush hour in a completely unprovoked attack.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about her guilty plea here:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office6 days ago
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Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 week ago
“The horrific allegations against Alex Jean continue to grow as immensely brave survivors come forward to our office.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about Jean’s indictment on additional sex trafficking charges here: