Investment Banker Caught on Video Punching Woman at Brooklyn Pride Event

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Politics
10/06/2024 19h43

In a shocking incident captured on video, millionaire investment banker Jonathan Kaye was seen punching a woman during a Brooklyn Pride event. The altercation reportedly stemmed from an argument about the war in Gaza. According to a source close to Kaye, he had clashed with members of an anti-Israel LGBTQ group before the violent encounter took place.

The source revealed that Kaye had expressed his belief that the group was on the wrong side, prompting a confrontation. Allegedly, four members of the group approached him, circled him, and threw red liquid on him. While attempting to back away, Kaye either fell or was chest-bumped, injuring his knee and leg. The source claimed that Kaye used force only to defend himself and escape the situation, emphasizing that he had no history of violence or criminal record.

Kaye's neighbors in the upscale Park Slope neighborhood expressed concerns about their safety following the incident. One neighbor described him as a rude and antisocial curmudgeon who rarely interacted with others. Another neighbor mentioned a past incident where Kaye allegedly threw a pumpkin at a young boy.

As news outlets arrived at Kaye's residence seeking comment, a woman and a young man believed to be his son refused to speak, with the young man even flipping off a photographer. Meanwhile, leaflets containing Kaye's personal information and a screenshot from the video were plastered on utility poles in his neighborhood, labeling him as the one who punched the woman at the pride parade.

The assault took place during a Brooklyn Pride event in Park Slope, where Kaye, donning a light-colored jacket, delivered a forceful punch to the woman's face, knocking her to the ground. Onlookers reacted with horror while hurling insults at Kaye. The video received over 5 million views.

Law enforcement sources shared that EMS workers attempted to help the injured woman, unaware that she had been punched. However, her friends became hostile and swiftly took her away, preventing further aid. Authorities have been unable to contact her since the incident.

Neighbors expressed shock at Kaye's actions and his apparent lack of remorse, particularly considering his size advantage over the woman. They voiced concerns for the safety of young women and children in the community, calling for his arrest.

Moelis & Co., the New York-based investment bank where Kaye works as a managing director, declared that he has been placed on leave following the "serious incident" that occurred in Brooklyn. The NYPD currently has no information regarding the incident.

The video of this violent encounter has ignited a debate about safety at public events and the need for consequences when such actions occur. As authorities continue to investigate the incident, the aftermath is likely to have lasting repercussions for both Jonathan Kaye and the LGBTQ community in Brooklyn.

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