Lawyer provides evidence of NYC hospital worker's innocence in viral bike dispute.

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Lawyer provides evidence of NYC hospital worker's innocence in viral bike dispute.
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A New York City hospital employee, Sarah Comrie, who was seen in a viral video appearing to take a rental bike from a group of young Black men, had paid for the bike, according to her attorney who said he has the receipts to prove it. The incident sparked outrage on social media, with some accusing Comrie of racism and endangering the young men. However, her lawyer said the incident is being taken out of context and that his client is not a racist. Bellevue Hospital, where Comrie works, said she is on leave pending a review.

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