A church in Brooklyn will pay bail for a migrant detained for his alleged participation in the attack on two police officers in Times Square.
Yohenry Brito, 24, was released from Rikers Island prison after the intervention of the pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bay Ridge, who announced that his congregation will assume the cost of the bail of $15,000 dollarspublic The New York Post.
The Reverend Juan Ruiz, leader of the church, highlighted the importance of provide support to those who are considered innocent “until proven otherwise”.
He also highlighted the political context surrounding the case of Brito and other accused immigrants, pointing out that there are more details behind what has been publicly released.
In his words, the church serves as “a sanctuary” for those facing legal difficulties.
The arrest of the Venezuelan migrant occurred within the framework of an investigation into the attack on two police officers in Times Square, an incident involving seven immigrants, including Brito.
Five of the defendants were released without bail, while a seventh, Yarwuin Madris, 18, faces charges and remains detained without bail.
Details about the attack reveal a chaotic scene, where police officers were surrounded and attacked by a group of immigrants. Authorities continue to investigate each suspect’s involvement in the incident.
Meanwhile, other defendants face additional problems with the law, including Darwin Andrés Gómez-Izquiel, who was arrested again for alleged robbery at a Macy’s department store.
This image from body camera video provided by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office shows the brawl between New York City Police Department officers and migrants in Times Square. Photo: Manhattan District Attorney / AP
The case has generated controversy, especially after it was revealed that some of those targeted were in the custody of federal immigration authorities.
Authorities have said they are continuing to work to determine the full circumstances of the incident and the legal implications for everyone involved.
Everything was recorded on body cameras
As reported by the Voice of America, The confrontation in Times Square broke out when New York police officers gave the order to a group of migrants to abandon a bustling block, in front of a migrant shelter.
The situation escalated when one of the men swore in Spanish as he walked away, comparing the agents with a character from the popular series “Ugly Betty.” In response, one of the police officers pushed him against a wall.
Footage from the body cameras, recently released, They reveal the chaotic moments prior to the confrontation between the police and undocumented foreigners. In the video, the migrants are seen kicking the police officers and trying to avoid the arrest of Yohenry Brito.
The video was released shortly after Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced the formal accusation of six more people for their alleged participation in the altercation, which occurred on January 27. This incident has generated reactions and collaboration between several police agencies to identify those involved, the digital media noted.
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2024-02-17 21:38:53
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