Social media influencer Kai Cenat charged with inciting NYC riot

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Social media influencer Kai Cenat is facing charges of inciting a riot and promoting an unlawful gathering in New York City after thousands of his followers, many of them teenagers, gathered in Union Square in response to promises of giveaways. Chaos ensued, with dozens of arrests and injuries reported. Cenat has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in court on August 18. The incident highlights the influence that social media influencers have on their followers.
Topics:top-news#crime#inciting-riot#new-york-city#social-media-influencer#teenagers#unlawful-gathering
- Social media influencer Kai Cenat faces charges of inciting riot after thousands cause mayhem in NYC The Associated Press
- Kai Cenat charged with inciting a riot in Union Square Park in New York City WTHR
- New York City giveaway ends in riot, police plan to charge streamer Kai Cenat KCRA 3
- Union Square riot in which teens hurled fireworks, tables is 'a parenting issue': Mayor Adams New York Post
- Social Media Influencer Charged With Rioting After NYC Fracas Bloomberg
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