Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman posted updates on recent legal proceedings and recognitions within his office on December 9, 2025. The tweets detailed sentencing in a murder case, a plea in an assault case, and an award for one of his deputies.
In a post at 17:37 UTC, Bregman announced: "TEEN SENTENCED TO 18.5 YEARS FOR ROLE IN MURDER DURING ATTEMPTED AUTO THEFT Yaquez McKenzie, now 18, has been sentenced to 18.5 years in prison after previously pleading guilty to first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit armed robbery in connection with the killing of Adrian https://t.co/X7ZWYOvanG".
Later that day at 20:22 UTC, Bregman recognized the achievements of a member of his team: "Congratulations to Chief Deputy District Attorney Josh Boone — the Albuquerque Bar Association’s 2025 Lawyer of the Year! The Bernalillo County DA’s Office is proud to celebrate Boone’s outstanding leadership and commitment to justice. “Josh Boone’s dedication to https://t.co/odCkuuf5yU".
At 22:02 UTC, another significant legal development was shared by Bregman: "MAN WHO BRUTALLY ASSAULTED ELDERLY AUNT PLEADS GUILTY TO ATTEMPTED FIRST-DEGREE MURDER AND MULTIPLE OTHER CRIMES -- Today, Richard Paul Seago plead Guilty to Attempted First Degree Murder, Arson Over $20,000, Aggravated Battery with Great Bodily Harm and Unlawful Use or Theft of https://t.co/hbExAhNlV0".
Sam Bregman serves as the District Attorney for Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The DA's office regularly communicates major case outcomes and internal achievements through public channels. Recognitions such as the Albuquerque Bar Association’s Lawyer of the Year are awarded annually based on professional excellence and contributions to justice.
