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State of New York v. Jonathan Morales
Date: 09-15-2026
Case Number:
Judge: Not Available
Court: Supreme Court, New York County, New York
Plaintiff's Attorney: New York County, New York District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
New York City, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second degree murder.
On June 25, 2023, Jonathan Morales, age 30, targeted the Eliahs Brazoban due to an alleged underlying conflict pertaining to someone close to him. Approximately an hour and a half prior to the shooting, Morales rode an e-bike past Mr. Brazoban, who was near Clinton and Delancey Streets. Morales then parked his e-bike near a median by the Williamsburg Bridge and watched Mr. Brazoban’s whereabouts.
As Mr. Brazoban exited a smoke shop and began walking, Morales trailed behind him on his e-bike. As admitted in the defendant’s guilty plea, at approximately 12:50 a.m., as Mr. Brazoban turned near Ridge and Rivington Streets, Morales approached and fired shots at him. Mr. Brazoban was able to walk to a nearby store, where he collapsed. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead from a gunshot wound.Morales fled the scene. He was arrested on September 22, 2023.
On June 25, 2023, Jonathan Morales, age 30, targeted the Eliahs Brazoban due to an alleged underlying conflict pertaining to someone close to him. Approximately an hour and a half prior to the shooting, Morales rode an e-bike past Mr. Brazoban, who was near Clinton and Delancey Streets. Morales then parked his e-bike near a median by the Williamsburg Bridge and watched Mr. Brazoban’s whereabouts.
As Mr. Brazoban exited a smoke shop and began walking, Morales trailed behind him on his e-bike. As admitted in the defendant’s guilty plea, at approximately 12:50 a.m., as Mr. Brazoban turned near Ridge and Rivington Streets, Morales approached and fired shots at him. Mr. Brazoban was able to walk to a nearby store, where he collapsed. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead from a gunshot wound.Morales fled the scene. He was arrested on September 22, 2023.
Outcome:
The Defendant elected to plead builty and is expected to be sentenced to 20 years-to-life in state prison on November 20, 2026
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of New York v. Jonathan Morales?
The outcome was: The Defendant elected to plead builty and is expected to be sentenced to 20 years-to-life in state prison on November 20, 2026
Which court heard State of New York v. Jonathan Morales?
This case was heard in Supreme Court, New York County, New York, NY. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in State of New York v. Jonathan Morales?
Plaintiff's attorney: New York County, New York District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best New York Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of New York v. Jonathan Morales decided?
This case was decided on September 15, 2026.