Students at NYU express sadness over the loss of WSP’s homeless community after one of their peers is violently attacked by an individual from that group.
It seems like a lesson in common sense is needed. Students at New York University are expressing dissatisfaction about Washington Square Park, claiming it has lost its appeal following the removal of many homeless individuals and drug users—ironically, after one of their peers was attacked by a violent vagrant in the vicinity earlier this week. […]
Man charged with slapping NYU student and knocking her down is a repeat sex offender recently paroled.
Repeat Sex Offender Accused of Assaulting NYU Student A 45-year-old man, accused of striking a New York University student on the backside and pushing her to the ground, has a history of sexual offenses. He was paroled just last month. James Rizzo faced arraignment on Wednesday night in Manhattan’s criminal court, as reported by local […]
Man taken into custody for several random attacks in Manhattan, including one at NYU
Assault Suspect Arrested Following Attacks on NYU Students A man has been arrested in connection to an assault on a New York University (NYU) student and is now facing additional charges related to other random assaults in Manhattan, as well as a burglary of off-campus housing. James Rizzo, aged 45, was taken into custody and […]
Man classified as a ‘Level 2’ sex offender with 16 past arrests accused of attacking 20-year-old NYU student
Incident Involving NYU Student and Suspect with a History of Violence On Tuesday, a 45-year-old homeless man, known for a troubling history of sexual offenses and violence against women, was apprehended after assaulting a 20-year-old NYU student near the campus in Manhattan. The suspect, James Rizzo, approached NYU sophomore Amelia Lewis as she headed to […]
Friend of NYU shove victim Amelia Lewis assisted in getting viral video that led to creep’s arrest
Support Among Friends A recent attack on Amelia Lewis, a college student at New York University, has brought attention to the issue of assaults faced by women in the city. Interestingly, her friend, Summer Armstrong, who was also attacked in New York earlier this year, was the one who captured the viral video that helped […]
Repeat offender arrested for assaulting NYU student on her way to class reportedly pushed another woman on NYC street days before
A homeless man with a long criminal history has been accused of randomly attacking a New York University student, following a similar incident just days earlier, according to police. The suspect, identified as James Rizzo, 45, has been arrested 16 times in the past. On Thanksgiving Day, police reported that Rizzo shoved a 68-year-old woman […]
NYU Student Assaulted Randomly on Street in Lower Manhattan
Random Attack on NYU Student Caught on Video A New York University student was unexpectedly assaulted while heading to class on Monday morning in Lower Manhattan, an event documented by surveillance footage. Amelia Lewis, age 20, described the incident happening just before 9:30 a.m. as she walked along Broadway. Suddenly, a man hit her from […]
Student attacker at NYU had 16 previous arrests, according to police in Manhattan
NYU Student Assaulted, Suspect Arrested Multiple Times A man has been apprehended following an attack on a 20-year-old student near the Manhattan campus of New York University (NYU). The suspect, 45-year-old James Rizzo, has a history of 16 prior arrests, according to police. Rizzo was arrested by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and […]
Student at NYU assaulted on Broadway while heading to class captured on video
NYU Student Allegedly Assaulted on Her Way to Class A college student from New York University (NYU) was reportedly assaulted while heading to class, a situation captured by surveillance footage. Amelia Lewis discussed the incident publicly on Monday. In videos shared on her social media, she recounts how a man chased her across a street […]
NYU student assaulted and thrown to the ground in surprising random attack while heading to class
A student from New York University was violently assaulted while walking to class in Lower Manhattan on Monday morning, an alarming incident that was captured on surveillance footage. In a heartfelt video shared on social media, Amelia Lewis, a student at NYU, expressed her shock: “I just want to emphasize how bad this is. I […]