A man advocating for Israel was surrounded and attacked by pro-Palestine protestors during a demonstration on Monday in Union Square.
Video circulating on social media shows 54-year-old Todd Richman, co-chair of the Democratic Majority of Israel and, according to his X profile, a “Zionist Subway Rider,” being mobbed and harassed as he tried to display an Israel flag in front of the protestors.
According to law enforcement sources, the incident took place in Union Square Park just before 4 p.m. on Oct. 7, the first anniversary of the terror attacks in Israel that led to the ongoing war and humanitarian crisis in the Middle East.Richman by shaking a tambourine in his face. Another protestor wearing a medical mask tries to snatch his flag as several other demonstrators yell obscenities at him in the background.
Even as Richman starts walking away with his face bloodied from the attack, the angry, aggressive mob follows him, yelling, “This guy’s attacking people!” and “Get him out of herePolice responded to a 911 call about the incident and calmly arrived to escort Richman to safety as they kept protestors at bay. EMS treated his injuries at the scene.“Todd Richman is a decent, caring man, an important leader for the Jewish community…and my friend,” he said.
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