A grand jury has indicted seven men for their alleged role in a January attack on two NYPD officers in Times Square, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Thursday, amid criticisms prompted by the district attorney’s decision to not request bail, allowing for the alleged attackers’ release.
District Attorney Alvin Bragg explain an evidence video during a press conference where he announced ... [+]
Five of the individuals were previously arrested last week and were all charged with obstruction and felony-level assault: Darwin Andres Gomez-Isquiel, Wilson Juarez, Kelvin Arocha, Yorman Reveron and Yohenry Brito—Brito and Juarez were also charged with tampering with evidence.
Brito, whose indictment had been announced Tuesday, remains the only one still in custody.
Two others are indicted but their indictments remain under seal as they have not been previously arrested or arraigned, Bragg said.
Bragg also showed photos of four additional suspects who have not yet been identified.
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