"New Video Contradicts NYPD Account of Times Square Migrant Shelter Assault"

TL;DR
Newly released body-cam footage contradicts NYPD's claims about the incident where officers were attacked by a group of asylum seekers in Times Square. The video shows the group complying with officers' orders to disperse, but one individual, Yohenry Brito, becomes confrontational and is grabbed by a lieutenant, leading to a melee. Seven individuals have been indicted, with their lawyers arguing that the footage contradicts law enforcement's narrative. The incident sparked media frenzy and calls for resignations, with conflicting information leading to public debate.
Topics:nationcrime-and-justice#asylum-seekers#body-cam-footage#crime-and-justice#manhattan-da#nypd#times-square
- Body-cam video appears to contradict NYPD version of what led to migrants beating cops in Times Square New York Daily News
- Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg announces new charges, releases new video in Times Square assault Gothamist
- NYPD officers attacked: Bodycam video shows men beat up cops near Times Square migrant shelter FOX 5 New York
- 7 people indicted in connection with assault on NYPD officers outside migrant shelter, officials say CNN
- New Footage Contradicts NYPD Story On Clash Between Migrants And Officers HuffPost
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