Shocking new footage shows the moment a roving group of teenagers and two city Housing Authority employees allegedly brutally beat former New York Governor David Paterson and his son-in-law in the Big Apple. That's what I captured.
Anthony Chester Sliwa, the son of Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa, posted that he is Patterson's stepson. Shocking footage of the October 4th attack X, formerly known as Twitter.
“It is disgusting to see two adults who attacked a legally blind young man, 20 and 70, maintain their innocence,” Sliwa wrote on Wednesday. “If the former governor can't even protect himself from violence, no one is safe. Too many #NYC families have had loved ones fall victim to violence.”
“He was violently beaten to the ground and is still recovering and stands his ground with Governor Paterson, who is also recovering,” the elder Sliwa wrote.
Teens arrested in New York for attacking former New York governor David Patterson, his son-in-law
Patterson suffered facial and head injuries, and her 20-year-old son-in-law also suffered facial injuries. Both were treated at a local hospital and later released. (AP Photo/Tim Roske, File)
“Two of the attackers, aged 30 and 45, took it upon themselves to attack Anthony and Governor Paterson while the other teenagers were talking nonsense, then kicked Anthony to the ground and threw the gun at Patterson. “I read that he hit him,” he continued. “These adults escalated the violence and now they're trying to claim they're innocent?”
Two teens have been arrested in connection with the attack on former Gov. Paterson and his 20-year-old son-in-law as they were walking their dog in Manhattan on Friday night, authorities told Fox News Digital Sunday morning. Confirmed.
police identified A 12-year-old male was charged with second-degree gang assault, and a 13-year-old male was charged with third-degree gang assault. Their names were withheld because they are minors.
Police are searching for five suspects believed to be involved in the attack on Patterson and his son-in-law on the Upper East Side just after 8:30 p.m. Friday.
Former New York Governor David Paterson stepson attacked by group of suspects while walking dog
Police placed evidence markers at the crime scene where Patterson and his stepson were allegedly assaulted. (Peter Garber)
“Anyone, anytime, anywhere is a target of attack,” the elder Sliwa told Fox News Digital. “These random attacks are out of control. [My son] It's been traumatic. ”
Five unidentified people confronted Mr. Patterson and Mr. Sliwa and began an altercation that police said escalated into a physical assault that left the former governor with head injuries and his son-in-law with more serious facial injuries. Patterson and his stepson were treated at a local hospital.
On Monday, New York City Housing Authority employees Traver Nurse and Diamond Minter, 34, were arrested in connection with the attack. A police spokeswoman said the nurse was charged with gang assault and battery, and another woman, Diamond Minter, 34, was also charged with gang assault.
Police officers took the nurse, 40, in handcuffs from the 23rd Precinct on Monday. Asked by a reporter why he allegedly assaulted Patterson and his son-in-law, Nurse replied: “He attacked me.” He did not specify who he was referring to.
Curtis Silwa said his son, seen in brutal video stills of the attack, is “traumatized.” He suffered a cut to his lip that required five stitches.
When asked what happened, the nurse said, “Look into my eyes,” and showed reporters his injuries before officers forced him into the back of a car. police cruiser.
“My son punched me in the eye, but I defended myself,” the nurse said before the police officer closed the door.
“One of the main reasons I posted was because [the video] That's because two adult perpetrators…were arraigned in court and their legal aid lawyers said, 'No, our client is a peacemaker and they were trying to stop the situation…in fact. “It was Anthony Sliwa and Governor Paterson who started the fight,” Curtis Sliwa was quoted as saying. he told FOX News Digital.
“Without this video, leave it to Alvin Bragg. What was he doing all the time? He has taken the side of the criminal versus the victim many times,” he continued. . “Let’s see what happens in the grand jury…this is a litmus test. [Alvin Bragg] If he doesn't defend his lifelong friend and politician, Patterson, with whom he became a Democrat, who will he defend? ”
Patterson is 70 years old and legally blind, but told FreedomNews.TV. His son-in-law first encountered the three teens on Saturday when he noticed them climbing a fire escape into a nearby building and yelled that he would call the police if they didn't get back on the street. is.
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying five suspects in connection with the alleged assault. (Peter Garber, NYPD)
“They came down, he collided with one of them and that was kind of the end of it,” Patterson said.
The former governor said he and his son-in-law later encountered the teens and their friends. on second avenue And an argument ensued.
Patterson said the teens were arguing with his stepson when two other adults intervened, sparking the ensuing fight.
“The kids didn't start the fight,” Patterson said. “They were arguing, and when the fight started, everyone joined in.”
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Diamond Minter, 34, walked from 23rd place. Monday in October. 7, 2024, Manhattan, New York. Minter is being held on suspicion of assaulting former New York Gov. David Paterson and his 20-year-old son-in-law Anthony Chester Sliwa over the weekend. (Barry Williams, Fox News Digital)
Patterson told reporters he was “punched in the face several times” and punched in the shoulder.
“The person who hit me in the shoulder threw me at the McDonald's window,” Patterson said.
Patterson said he suffered bruises and some pain in his head. Patterson said Sliwa also suffered bruises and bruising and required five stitches to her lip.
Curtis Sliwa told Fox News Digital that if Patterson hadn't turned himself in, “there's no doubt in my mind that my son might have died.” spoke.
Police released a description of the five suspects and asked the public for help in identifying them.
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Trevor Nurse, 40, will be walked from No. 23. Monday in October. 7, 2024, Manhattan, New York. A nurse was charged over the weekend with assaulting former New York Governor David Paterson and his 20-year-old son-in-law Anthony Chester Sliwa. (Barry Williams, Fox News Digital)
The former Democratic governor's press secretary, Sean Darcy, previously told Fox News Digital that Patterson and his son-in-law were released from the hospital early Saturday.
“The governor's only request is to make sure people don't attempt any unfortunate act of violence for personal or political gain,” Darcy said. “He and his wife Mary are grateful to the police for their quick response and for the tremendous support they have received from people from all walks of life.”
Patterson, a Democrat, served as governor from 2008 to 2010, taking over after Gov. Eliot Spitzer resigned amid a sex worker scandal.
Fox News Digital’s Stephen Sorace, Landon Mion and Chris Pandolfo contributed to this report.
