Seven Indicted in Times Square Attack on NYC Police Officers.

Seven individuals have been indicted for their involvement in an attack on two police officers in New York City's Times Square. The Manhattan District Attorney, Alvin Bragg, made the announcement and showed surveillance video of the incident, which depicted several men kicking and pulling the officers. The defendants face charges including assault and obstructing governmental administration. Bragg has faced criticism for not seeking bail for all the suspects, but he defended his decision, stating that conclusive identification was necessary for convictions. The incident occurred when police approached a group of people and asked them to move along, resulting in resistance and the subsequent attack. The indictment comes at a time of increased pressure regarding migration across the US southern border, although it is unclear if the defendants are migrants. New York Mayor Eric Adams condemned the assault and emphasized the importance of avoiding bias against migrants, noting that the majority are law-abiding individuals pursuing the American Dream. The central defendant, Yohenry Brito, has been charged with assault, obstruction of governmental administration, tampering with physical evidence, and hindering prosecution. [Extracted from the article]

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