Church to pay $15,000 bail for Venezuelan accused of attacking police officers in Times Square

Will post bail for a church in Brooklyn An immigrant was detained for his alleged involvement in an attack on two police officers in Times Square..

Yohenry Brito, 24, was released from Rikers Island prison after the intervention of the pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bay Ridge, who announced that his congregation Will post $15,000 bailPublic The New York Post.

Reverend Juan Ruiz, a church leader, highlighted the importance of Support those who are considered innocent “Until proven otherwise”.

He also shed light The political context surrounding the case of Brito and other accused immigrants, There are more details behind what has been released publicly.

In his words, The church serves as a “sanctuary”. For those facing legal difficulties.

The Venezuelan migrant was arrested as part of an investigation into an attack on two police officers in Times Square. The incident involved seven immigrants, including Brito.

Five of the defendants were released without bail, while the seventh, Yarvuin Madris, 18, faces charges and remains in detention without bail.

Details about the attack revealed a chaotic scene, where The police officers were surrounded and attacked by a group of settlers. Authorities continue to investigate each suspect’s involvement in the incident.

Meanwhile, the other defendants Facing additional problems with the law, That includes Darwin Andres Gomez-Ezquiel, who was arrested again for an alleged robbery at a Macy’s department store.

The case has generated controversy, particularly after it was revealed that some of those targeted were in the custody of federal immigration authorities.

Authorities have said they are continuing to work to determine the full circumstances of the incident and the legal implications for everyone involved.

Everything was recorded on a body camera

Reported by Voice of America, The clash in Times Square took place when New York police officers gave this order to a group of migrants leave Opposite a migrant shelter, a bustling block.

The situation escalated when a man swore in Spanish as he left, Agents compared to the character of the popular series “Ugly Betty”. In response, a police officer pushed him against a wall.

Body camera footage, recently released, They reveal the chaotic moments before confrontations between police and undocumented foreigners. In the video, migrants are seen kicking police officers and trying to avoid the arrest of Yohenri Brito.

The video was released shortly after Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg made the announcement. Six more people were formally charged for their alleged involvement In the brawl that took place on 27 January. The incident has sparked reactions and collaboration between several police agencies to identify those involved, Digital Media noted.

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