"Influencer Kai Cenat Faces Riot Charges as Union Square Erupts in Chaos"

TL;DR
Online influencer Kai Cenat has been charged with riot, inciting to riot, and unlawful assembly after thousands of people, mostly teens, stormed Union Square in response to his promises of gift cards and gaming giveaways. The chaotic crowd resulted in arrests and clashes with police, with officers being attacked and injured. Cenat, who has millions of followers on YouTube and Twitch, encouraged his followers to meet him at Union Square in a video. He was released from police custody and will have to appear before a judge to answer the charges.
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