New York County District Attorney

New Emails Show Famed Prosecutor Linda Fairstein Intervening In Criminal Cases For New York City's Elite

Messages show the former prosecutor helping well-connected New Yorkers navigate her old sex crimes unit.
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Ex-Trump Aide Paul Manafort Can't Be Prosecuted In New York Following Pardon

Decision ends Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance’s bid to pursue Manafort on 16 felony charges.
By By Karen Freifeld and Jonathan Stempel, Reuters

Prosecutor Reveals Trump Could Face Tax Fraud Charge

For the first time, the Manhattan district attorney’s office has revealed President Donald Trump may be under investigation for falsifying business records, tax fraud and insurance fraud.
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Watergate Prosecutor Explains How A Trump Indictment Could Still Happen

"They could indict a sitting president," said Nick Akerman.
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Famed Manhattan DA Who Tried Mobsters And Inspired A 'Law & Order' Character Dies

Fictional prosecutor Adam Schiff, played by actor Steven Hill on the long-running television series “Law & Order,” was modeled after Morgenthau.
By AP

White Supremacist Gets Life In Prison For Killing Black Man With A Sword

“We have too often treated these crimes as something less than other kinds of terrorism," said Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance.
By AP

Harvey Weinstein Indicted On More Charges, Including Predatory Sexual Assault

The additional charges come after the former film executive was indicted on two counts of rape and one count of a criminal sexual act.
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Manhattan District Attorney Vows To Stop Prosecuting Minor Marijuana Cases

“The dual mission of the Manhattan D.A.’s Office is a safer New York and a more equal justice system,” said District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr.
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