NEW YORK, NY – the New York County Grand Jury has formally charged Christian Valdez with attempted murder in the second degree and assault in the first degree, stemming from an incident on March 9. The charges allege that Valdez, with intent to kill, attempted to murder another person in New York County.
In addition to the attempted murder charge, the indictment includes a count of first-degree assault. According to the indictment, on the same day, Valdez intentionally caused serious physical injury using a dangerous instrument.
The notice accompanying the indictment warns of potential immigration consequences for the suspect as a non-U.S. citizen, including possible removal from the U.S., exclusion from admission, and denial of naturalization, depending on various factors such as immigration status and criminal history. Individuals affected are advised to consult with their attorneys.