Brooklyn Councilwoman Arrested for Biting Deputy Chief
Brooklyn Councilwoman Arrested for Biting Deputy Chief
Brooklyn Councilwoman Arrested for Biting Deputy Chief
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NYC Councilwoman Susan Zhuang was arrested during a protest against a proposed men's homeless shelter in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, after allegedly biting Deputy Chief of Patrol Frank DiGiacomo. Zhuang faces multiple charges, including second and third-degree assault, resisting arrest, and obstruction of governmental administration. She and other protesters, numbering around 150, were demonstrating against the shelter, citing safety concerns and lack of prior community notification. Zhuang's spokesperson claims she was defending an elderly woman who was being pushed against metal barriers, and video footage supports that she may have been pulled by officers. Mayor Eric Adams expressed surprise at the incident but supported the charges, emphasizing the need for equitable distribution of shelters across districts. DiGiacomo was treated for a large bite on his arm at a local hospital.

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