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| DATE | 2018-10-27 |
| FROM | Ruben Safir
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| SUBJECT | Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] Policital Violence in NYC inching to the days of
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https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2018/10/13/update-3-arrested-after-vandalism-protests-at-nyc-republican-club/
3 Arrested After Violence Erupts Outside NYC Republican Club Event
October 13, 2018 at 11:51 pm
Filed Under:Democrats, Local TV, protests, Republicans, Vandalism
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) – Three people were arrested in New York City
following violent clashes after a speech by the founder of a far-right
group, and police say they are reviewing video and may make additional
arrests.
According to authorities, Finbarr Slonim, Kai Russo, and Caleb Perkins
were taken into custody after police arrived at the Metropolitan
Republican Club around 8 p.m. on Friday.
The violence erupted following a speech by Gavin McInnes, the founder of
the male-only far-right group the Proud Boys, who describe themselves as
“western chauvinists.”
Videos posted on YouTube show clashes between the Proud Boys and groups
that were protesting McInnes’ speech.
Here is my statement following the violent attacks perpetrated by
the “Proud Boys" white nationalist group in NYC last night:
pic.twitter.com/wCFlgLt5Rt
— NYC Public Advocate (-at-NYCPA) October 13, 2018
New York City Public Advocate Tish James called for additional arrests
in connection to the melee, and encouraged Manhattan District Attorney
Cy Vance to pursue hate crime charges.
“I am disturbed and disgusted by the videos I’ve seen of members of the
neo-fascist, white supremacist Proud Boys group in hate-fueled mob
violence in the streets of New York City,” James said in a statement
posted to Twitter. “New York will not become the next Charlottesville,
and we refuse to let the actions of a hateful few define out City.”
Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a statement calling for further
investigation into the violence.
“Hate cannot and will not be tolerated in New York,” the statement read.
“Here’s a message from a Queens boy to the so-called ‘proud boys’ – New
York has zero tolerance for your BS.”
The NYPD says it’s unclear if the three men arrested were affiliated
with either group, and added the department is reviewing video and will
make other arrests “as warranted.”
The NYPD is reviewing video & other evidence from last night to
determine if other crimes were committed & if so, identify those perps
and make arrests as warranted. Anyone with info/video pls call -at-NYPDTips
1-800-577-TIPS.
There is no tolerance for violence anywhere in NYC
pic.twitter.com/YjdzaoJbQE
— NYPD NEWS (-at-NYPDnews) October 13, 2018
Earlier in the day, police began a search for vandals who damaged and
spray painted anarchist symbols outside the same Upper East Side club.
Two men were spotted at around 1:45 a.m. breaking windows at the club,
which is located at 83rd Street between Park and Lexington Avenues.
screengrab 00007 3 Arrested After Violence Erupts Outside NYC Republican
Club Event
Vandals damaged the Metropolitan Republican Club on Oct. 12, 2018.
(credit: CBS2)
The vandals sprayed anarchist graffiti on the door, glued locks shut and
damaged a keypad entrance system before running away.
screengrab 00003 3 Arrested After Violence Erupts Outside NYC Republican
Club Event
Vandals damaged the Metropolitan Republican Club on Oct. 12, 2018.
(credit: CBS2)
They also left a message at the scene promising more acts of violence.
republican 3 Arrested After Violence Erupts Outside NYC Republican Club
Event
Vandals left a note after vandalizing the Metropolitan Republican Club.
(credit: CBS2)
“Our attack is merely a beginning. We are not passive, we are not civil,
and we will not apologize,” the message read.
It also denounced the conservative founder of a right-wing men’s
organization – who appeared at the club last night.
“This is an act of political violence done by cowards in the middle of
the night,” said New York Republican Party Chairman Ed Cox. “There’s no
doubt what they intended to do.”
screengrab 00004 3 Arrested After Violence Erupts Outside NYC Republican
Club Event
Vandals damaged the Metropolitan Republican Club on Oct. 12, 2018.
(credit: CBS2)
Cox said attacks on buildings can lead to attacks on people, and some of
the same words in the statement – “we will not be civil” – were used by
Hillary Clinton recently.
“We call upon Mrs. Clinton, we call upon Governor Cuomo, we call upon
Senator Schumer, and we call upon Senator Gillibrand and all Democratic
officials, whether elected or otherwise, to condemn this act of
violence,” Cox added.
Anyone with information or video of either incident is asked to call
NYPD Tips at 1-800-577-TIPS.
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