Statement from D.A. Bragg on the Sentencing of Alejandro Piedra

Today, Alejandro Piedra was sentenced to 18 years-to-life in state prison for fatally stabbing Clemson Cockfield and injuring two others in the East Village in June 2024. Here is the statement from D.A. Bragg:

"Alejandro Piedra has been sentenced to a state prison term for murdering Clemson Cockfield and brutally stabbing two other New Yorkers," said District Attorney Bragg. "This horrific violence unfolded on busy East Village streets, leaving a family in mourning and significantly harming the two survivors. We hope this outcome brings a measure of justice to the survivors, who continue to navigate the reeling effects of the attack. My thoughts remain with the family and loved ones of Mr. Cockfield as they continue to mourn his loss."