Damian Williams

Bronx Gang Member Admits to 2017 Soundview Murder of 16-Year-Old Luis Vargas

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Damian Williams with the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Tuesday, Aug. 30, that Nyshiem Spencer a/k/a “Willy,” pled guilty on Tuesday, in Manhattan federal court before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jennifer Willis, to charges relating to his involvement in a shooting on Oct. 31, 2017, in the vicinity of the Soundview Houses in The Bronx, which resulted in the murder of Luis Vargas, 16, along with injuries to two other individuals, including a 15-year-old child.   In the context of the announcement, Williams said, “On Oct. 31, 2017, Nyshiem Spencer opened fire in the


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Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty to Murder of Wakefield Man in 2014 During Cannabis Deal

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Damian Williams, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced on Friday, Aug. 26, that defendant, Grant Donavan, pled guilty on Friday in Manhattan federal court to participating in the armed robbery of murder victim, Jercar Brooks, in the Wakefield section of The Bronx on Jan. 23, 2014. As part of his guilty plea, Grant admitted that during the robbery, he shot and killed Brooks.   In the context of the announcement, Williams said, “Eight years ago, Jercar Brooks was murdered inside his apartment in The Bronx. Thanks to the tireless efforts of the New York City Police


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