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Cop Assaulted, 26 Arrested as Knicks Fans Celebrate in NYC - BusinessWorld Online
An estimated 6,500 fans gathered outside the arena as crowds blocked traffic, climbed structures and resisted police orders after the Knicks’ win.
- On Friday, June 5, a New York City Police Department officer was assaulted and 26 people were arrested during a Knicks watch party outside Madison Square Garden as fans celebrated the team's Game 2 victory.
- An estimated 6,500 fans gathered for the celebration, which turned rowdy after the team took a 2-0 series lead; this followed an incident on Wednesday when eight people were arrested after Game 1.
- Karely Reyes, 29, faces charges including assault and resisting arrest after allegedly punching an officer; police also arrested multiple individuals for selling counterfeit merchandise, including one person found carrying a loaded firearm.
- Calling the violence "completely unacceptable," PBA President Patrick Hendry noted the officer required medical treatment after being punched and bitten, and the union vowed to attend the suspect's court hearing.
- Amid heightened security for President Donald Trump, city officials are reevaluating outdoor watch parties for Monday's Game 3, as the NYPD continues consulting with the Secret Service regarding if permits will be granted.
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Cop assaulted, 26 arrested as Knicks fans celebrate in NYC - BusinessWorld Online
UNRULY New York Knicks fans turned a reason to celebrate into chaos late on Friday after their team opened a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. With Game 2 at San Antonio on Friday night, more than 6,000 fans gathered at a watch party outside Madison Square Garden in New York City (NYC) before the scene on the streets of Manhattan afterward turned violent. A female police officer was assaulted to the point of needing medic…
NYPD: 26 arrested as thousands take to streets to celebrate Knicks victory in NYC
An individual with a loaded gun was among 26 arrested during chaotic outdoor celebrations in Manhattan as the New York Knicks’ beat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the NBA finals.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right5Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution36% Left, 36% Right
Bias Distribution
- 36% of the sources lean Left, 36% of the sources lean Right
36% Right
L 36%
C 28%
R 36%
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