DA Drops Assault Case After Missed Deadline
Manhattan prosecutors dropped criminal charges against Brianna Rivers, who was accused of punching pro-life journalist Savannah Craven Antao during a street interview in New York City. The case — a second-degree assault indictment stemming from an April incident — was dismissed in July after the Manhattan District Attorney’s office failed to meet a discovery/filing deadline; the Thomas More Society says it will file a civil suit on behalf of the victim and the DA’s office has apologized and pledged internal steps.
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DA Bragg's office drops case against woman who allegedly sucker-punched pro-life activist
New information:
- Brianna Rivers, 30, was charged with second-degree assault for allegedly punching Savannah Craven Antao during an April street interview in New York City.
- Prosecutors dismissed the criminal case in July after missing a key discovery/filing deadline; the Manhattan DA’s office apologized and said it is taking immediate internal steps.
- The Thomas More Society plans to file a civil lawsuit on behalf of Antao, who required stitches and incurred roughly $3,000 in medical bills.