14-year-old migrant girl handcuffed by NYC park officer in Battery Park for selling unlicensed fruit; video goes viral; Mayor Adams defends officers, investigation ongoing.

14-year-old migrant girl was tackled by NYC park officer for selling unlicensed fruit in Battery Park. A video showed her being handcuffed while bystanders tried to intervene. Mayor Adams defended park officers and the NYPD, stating the mother has been warned multiple times about selling unsafe food. Officer involved has been assigned administrative duties as an investigation is underway.

June 03, 2024
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