Alvin Bragg
@ManhattanDA
Delivering one standard of justice for all.
“As alleged, Gavin Ferguson viciously stabbed two commuters in an unprovoked attack during their morning commute.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment for an alleged unprovoked stabbing in @NYC_Patch: patch.com/new-york/midto…
Today we announced the sentencing of Jonathan Ruiz to more than 16 years in state prison for violently trafficking multiple women. Read D.A. Bragg’s statement ⬇️
Today we announced the guilty plea of Jonathan Ruiz for violently trafficking multiple women in their mid-twenties, forcing them to engage in commercial sexual acts in at least six states. More here: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-anno…
Three years ago today, our office moved to vacate the conviction of Steven Lopez, the sixth person charged in the 1989 Central Park jogger case. Listen here as D.A. Bragg reflects on this important moment.
Today we announced the indictment of a man for allegedly stabbing a 32-year-old man and a 28-year-old man in an unprovoked attack onboard a subway in Midtown. Learn more here: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-man-…
Murders and shootings are down so far this year compared to 2021. From aggressive enforcement to strategic partnerships and targeted community investments, we are doing the work to drive down cycles of gun violence ⬇️
Members of our Post-Conviction Justice Unit sat down with @mwparrott for @amNewYork to discuss their work re-investigating credible claims of wrongful conviction or innocence. Read more: amny.com/law/manhattans…
ICYMI: “A jury of Zaire Allen and Hassan Winston’s peers found them responsible for the murder of Alonza Georgia in a vicious robbery which turned fatal.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this trial conviction here: glensidelocal.com/wyncote-man-co…
ICYMI: Listen here for more on our collaboration with @thingiverse to remove blueprints and files on their website that give instructions on how to create 3D printed firearms so we can combat the spread of these dangerous weapons.
“This conviction is a testament to the hard work and diligence of our Violent Criminal Enterprises Unit and I thank the jury for its service.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this trial conviction of two men for fatally shooting 24-year-old Alonza Georgia: shorenewsnetwork.com/2025/07/22/two…
Today members of our office are participating in the National Black Prosecutors Association Job Fair at the University of Maryland. Stop by our table from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm to talk to our Assistant DAs about the work of our Office.
NEW: “Today, a jury of Zaire Allen and Hassan Winston’s peers found them responsible for the murder of Alonza Georgia in a vicious robbery which turned fatal.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this trial conviction here: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-anno…
Esteban Esonoasue was sentenced to up to 29 years in state prison for attacking a woman with a fork and stabbing two teenage girls in unprovoked attacks in Grand Central Terminal. Learn more here: nypost.com/2025/07/18/us-…
ICYMI: “This defendant horrifically abused a defenseless, 81-year-old woman, which was proven through the survivor’s honest and unwavering testimony at trial.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this sentencing in @NYDailyNews: nydailynews.com/2025/07/18/ser…
“Esteban Esonoasue will serve a very significant prison term for attacking three victims, including two teenagers, at Grand Central Terminal.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about yesterday’s sentencing in @AP: apnews.com/article/touris…
Combating the proliferation of 3D-printed weapons remains a priority for our office. More on our collaboration with @thingiverse to limit the spread of blueprints & files that instruct how to create these dangerous firearms in @ABC by @aaronkatersky: abcnews.go.com/amp/US/digital…
Earlier today members of our office joined @NYPDPSA6's Stand Against Gun Violence Event as we connected with our Harlem community and shared educational materials and resources!
Stay up to date and read our latest newsletter about our work driving down crime, vacating unjust convictions, and more: cdn.mc-weblink.sg-mktg.com/weblink/MTc1Mj…
Yesterday, D.A. Bragg sat down with our summer high school interns as they learned more about his professional journey and discussed the work of the office!
NEW: Today we announced the sentencing of Esteban Esonoasue to 26 1/3 – 29 years in state prison for attacking a woman with a fork and stabbing two teenage girls in unprovoked attacks in Grand Central Terminal. Learn more here: manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-anno…
Avon Long was sentenced to 32 years-to-life in state prison for sexually assaulting and strangling an 81-year-old woman. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, we are here to help: call 212-335-9373. nypost.com/2025/07/17/us-…
