The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has decided to dismiss a lawsuit involving a woman noted for her aggressive stance against life support activists. A conservative law firm is now preparing to pursue a civil suit against the alleged attacker.
On Friday, the DA’s office confirmed that they had dropped a second assault charge against Brianna J. Rivers, 30, in July, citing “unacceptable errors” that caused them to miss a critical deadline.
The case is currently under review by the Thomas More Society, a Chicago-based organization. They intend to file legal action against Rivers on behalf of activist Savannah Craven Antao, who was badly injured during an interview on Camera Street in Harlem last April.
“People need to learn to be accountable for what’s happening in our country. This violence from those on the left shows that they think it’s acceptable to attack someone simply for holding a different opinion,” he stated.
“This lawsuit aims to make clear: if you attack someone maliciously just because you don’t like what they say, you will face consequences.”
Ferrara mentioned that the DA’s office had not keep Craven Antao informed about the withdrawn charges and had ignored multiple attempts by his firm to communicate.
Craven Antao expressed her surprise upon learning about the dismissal, saying she only found out through social media posts from the alleged attacker.
“This reflects a careless attitude in Alvin Bragg’s office, which is unfortunately well-known for such mistakes,” the 23-year-old representative of the advocacy group remarked during a phone conversation.
A spokesperson for the Manhattan DA’s office acknowledged “initial internal action” regarding the case, emphasizing that all victims merit their day in court. They extended apologies to Craven Antao for the oversight.
The missed deadline arose when the case was assigned to a different prosecutor, according to sources.
The unprovoked attack left Craven Antao with black eyes, stitches above her brows, significant pain in her nose, and lasting emotional effects.
“I utilized my First Amendment rights to discuss free speech and share my beliefs. I hadn’t even said anything inflammatory,” Craven Antao stressed, adding that Rivers had approached her initially about discussing abortion-related topics.
“I want her to recognize that she can’t react violently when faced with differing views.”
During the contentious interview, the conservative influencer pressed Rivers on her views about abortion, causing tensions to rise as Craven Antao interrupted her frequently. The conversation took a dramatic turn when Craven Antao posed questions about the treatment of foster children, which led to Rivers responding aggressively.
After a heated exchange, Rivers launched an attack on Craven Antao, expressing her frustrations in a volatile manner.
Following the confrontation, Rivers posted videos online dismissing criticisms regarding the incident, claiming her actions were provoked by hostile behavior from her interviewee.
Ferrara remarked that the situation might have unfolded differently if Rivers had offered a genuine apology.
“If she were truly remorseful, perhaps that would change the narrative,” Ferrara noted.
Rivers has yet to respond to requests for comment on the matter.
