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Man seen allegedly choking CAU student in viral video arrested
Matthew Gonzales Forestine faces aggravated assault and terroristic threats charges after a viral video showed him choking a Clark Atlanta student, with over 4.5 million views reported.
- On Monday, Atlanta police arrested 21-year-old Matthew Gonzales Forestine after officers responded Thursday to a fight near 120 Luckie Street NW; he faces aggravated assault and terroristic threats charges.
- After a man stepped on her foot exiting a Georgia State University bus last week, the girlfriend allegedly pushed Bryant, exchanged words, then signaled her boyfriend with 'You got it, bae?'.
- On Nov. 21, Kayla Bryant posted a TikTok recounting the incident, showing footage of a man lifting her off the ground with his arm around her neck before bystanders broke it up, drawing over 4.5 million views.
- Bowman said, `We will continue to collaborate closely with Clark Atlanta University and the Atlanta Police Department to expedite the resolution of this matter`, as campus teams reviewed the incident.
- The episode has reignited debate across the HBCU network over campus safety and bystander documentation, as internet sleuths circulated alleged identities and the suspect's girlfriend updated her Instagram bio to say she will be 'posting my side soon'.
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Morehouse Student Accused Of Assault Against CAU Student Kayla Bryant
Source: Fulton County Sheriff’s Office / Fulton County Sheriff’s Office A Morehouse student has been placed under arrest after a video showed him engaged in a violent incident with a female Clark Atlanta University student, who says she was strangled by the man during a confrontation that also involved his girlfriend. According to the Atlanta Police Department, 21-year-old Matthew Gonzales Forestine was charged with aggravated assault and terror…
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