Former NY Governor David Paterson Attacked in Upper East Side: Rising Violence Sparks Outrage

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Former New York Governor David Paterson and his stepson Anthony Chester Sliwa violently attacked by teens and NYC Housing Authority workers in Manhatt

Former New York Governor David Paterson and Stepson Beaten by Teens and NYC Housing Workers in Manhattan

 

Former New York Governor David Paterson and Stepson Attacked in Manhattan



New York, NY – Former New York Governor David Paterson, who is legally blind, and his stepson Anthony Chester Sliwa, were violently attacked on October 4, 2024, in Manhattan’s Upper East Side by a group of teenagers and two employees of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). The assault, which left both men injured, has sparked public outrage and highlighted concerns about rising street violence in New York City.

 

The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. as Paterson, 70, and his stepson, 20, were walking their dog near Second Avenue. According to Curtis Sliwa, the founder of the Guardian Angels and father of Anthony, his son had earlier confronted three teens who were climbing a fire escape. He warned them to come down or he would call the police. The teens complied, but the confrontation did not end there.

 

Later that evening, the pair encountered the group again, this time accompanied by others, including the NYCHA workers, identified as Trevor Nurse, 40, and Diamond Minter, 34. A verbal altercation escalated into a violent brawl, with Paterson and his stepson being physically assaulted by both the teens and the adults.

 

Surveillance footage captured by a bystander and shared by Curtis Sliwa on social media shows the brutal attack. In the video, the teens are seen verbally taunting the former governor and his stepson before the two NYCHA employees escalated the situation by joining the assault. Anthony Sliwa was repeatedly kicked and punched on the ground, while Paterson was struck several times in the face and on the shoulder.

 

Despite the severity of the assault, both Paterson and his stepson were treated and released from the hospital shortly after. Paterson sustained bruises to his face and head, while Anthony received a cut to his lip that required five stitches.

 

In an interview with local media, Paterson recounted the events, expressing disbelief at how quickly a verbal confrontation spiraled into violence. “The kids didn’t start the fight,” Paterson explained. “They were arguing. But when the adults got involved, that’s when the real violence started.”

 

Police arrested two teens, aged 12 and 13, who have been charged with gang assault, although their names have been withheld due to their age. Nurse and Minter, the NYCHA workers involved, were also arrested and charged with gang assault and assault. Despite their charges, both claimed that they were acting in self-defense. Nurse, who was seen with a black eye when taken into custody, claimed, “He attacked me,” without clarifying who he was referring to.

 

Curtis Sliwa expressed his outrage at the legal defense presented by the two adults. In a series of posts on social media, he called for justice, accusing Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg of siding with criminals. “If [Bragg] doesn’t defend Paterson, a lifelong friend who came up in the Democratic party ranks with him, who will he defend?” Sliwa stated.

 

Sliwa went on to emphasize the trauma his son experienced, stating that if Paterson hadn’t intervened, his son might not have survived the attack. “These random attacks are out of control. Everyone is subject to attack – any time, any place,” Sliwa said in an interview with Fox News Digital.

 

The NYPD is continuing its investigation and has requested public assistance in identifying five additional suspects involved in the attack. Authorities have also released descriptions of the suspects as part of the ongoing manhunt.

 

Paterson served as New York’s governor from 2008 to 2010 after Eliot Spitzer resigned amid a scandal. In a statement to the press, Paterson expressed gratitude for the quick response of law enforcement and the support from the public but urged people not to use the incident for personal or political gain.




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