Manhattan District

British

noun

Also called: Manhattan Project. (during World War II) the code name for a unit of US army engineers established in 1942 to construct secret sites for the development of the atomic bomb

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“Kevin Juin solicited more than $2 million in purported loans to invest in a lingerie company, while funneling the money to personal accounts to fund a luxurious lifestyle,” said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, whose office brought the case, said that for nearly a decade, Mann had fought for justice.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Its repatriation from an Ohio museum involved cooperation with the US Department of Homeland Security and the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has suggested that Mr Mangione might waive extradition which means his arrival to New York would be imminent, according to CBS News.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2024

The Rad Lab occupied a special place among the Manhattan District labs for other reasons.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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