Pro-Life Influencer Sues After Assault in NYC

A Catholic pro-life influencer has initiated legal action against a 30-year-old woman accused of physically attacking her in New York City.

The incident took place on April 3, while Savannah Craven Antao was working with Live Action, as reported by other outlets.

According to reports from Breitbart News, Craven Antao was in a meeting with Brianna J. Rivers when Rivers allegedly struck her in the face.

Video footage displays moments leading up to the alleged attack.

Rivers was arrested a few days later and faced a charge of second-degree assault. However, Craven Antao claims that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office dismissed the case, citing that her case was “deliberately obstructed.”

As outlined in a complaint filed in Bronx Supreme Court, Craven Antao sought medical attention for stitches following the attack, incurring over $3,000 in medical expenses. Lawyers representing her argue that Rivers continued to engage in harassment, even posting derogatory comments online.

The lawsuit alleges that Rivers mocked Craven Antao’s religious beliefs and even maintained a merchandise line that referenced the assault. One design prominently featured the word “BAM!” and was purportedly created to fund Rivers’ legal defense.

The victim reportedly experiences post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and has received death threats linked to the incident and the circulated video, according to her lawyer.

Video footage also appears to show Craven Antao shortly after the assault, reportedly inside what looked like a police vehicle.

Craven Antao remarked on Rivers’ stature, noting that their conversation escalated during questioning.

Bragg’s office later issued an apology to Craven Antao, claiming that the lawsuit was filed in error; nevertheless, she opted to pursue the lawsuit to hold Rivers accountable and recuperate her medical expenses.

Craven Antao also referenced the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, emphasizing the dangers faced by public figures. “If someone like him, with security and resources, can be targeted, what does that mean for everyday journalists who lack such defenses?” she pondered.