NYC Woman Arrested for Assaulting Pro-Life Activist During Interview

Brianna J. Rivers, a 30-year-old woman, was arrested for second-degree assault after she violently attacked pro-life activist Savannah Craven Antao during a street interview in Harlem on the topic of abortion. The incident occurred when the two engaged in a heated discussion, which escalated into Rivers punching Craven twice in the face, resulting in injuries that required stitches. Following the arrest, Craven expressed her relief on social media, celebrating the outcome with gratitude. Rivers has since launched a GoFundMe page to raise funds for her legal defense, claiming she was provoked by Craven's questions and portraying herself as the victim. In her post-arrest statements, Rivers has not taken full responsibility for the attack, instead suggesting that Craven's demeanor during the interview elicited her reaction. The incident has sparked discussions regarding the ongoing tensions surrounding abortion activism in the U.S.