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‘Catch, release and repeat’: Mayor Adams fumes over release of teen who attacked cop in Harlem subway station

By Dean Moses Posted on July 26, 2022
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Mayor Eric Adams again rebuked the New York City criminal justice system Tuesday after a teenager who engaged in a brutal fight with an NYPD officer inside the subway system was apparently set free.

A viral video of the hard-to-watch brawl between the teen and a transit officer made the rounds on social media, leaving viewers shocked by the brazen attack. The incident reportedly occurred at the 125th Street and Lexington Avenue station in East Harlem on Saturday and stemmed from an alleged fare evasion.

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‘Catch, release and repeat’: Mayor Adams fumes over release of teen who attacked cop in Harlem subway station

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