Calls grow to deport migrants who attacked NYPD officers in Times Square
By Marcia Kramer, Lisa Rozner, Christina Fan
Updated on: February 1, 2024 / 8:50 PM PST / CBS New York
NEW YORK -- As the NYPD continues its search for six more suspects, pressure is mounting to deport the asylum seekers accused of attacking officers in Times Square.
The NYPD says of the dozen migrants involved in attack on Saturday, six are still wanted. Six were arrested, but only one is in jail; the rest were released.
"These individuals who assaulted New York City police officers have no regard for the law ... If we're not protected, how are we going to protect the people in the neighborhoods," Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry said.
Thursday, scores of Midtown South police officers were in the courtroom when a judge ordered 24-year-old Yohenry Brito held on $15,000 bail for second-degree assault and obstructing governmental administration. The Manhattan District Attorney says he's the man accused of starting the fight. Police say they identified him by the tattoo on his neck.
In court, he was wearing a shirt that said, "Work hard. Be kind."
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