“This alleged scheme preyed on unsuspecting New Yorkers who were just walking outside going about their daily lives. We are continuing to investigate the full extent and scope of this ring in coordination with our law enforcement partners,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said.
The lunatic accused of stabbing a tourist mom leading a school trip in Times Square admitted to the terrifying attack — as he unleashed a profanity-laced rant at cops and demanded they give him cigarettes, court records allege.
“This alleged scheme preyed on unsuspecting New Yorkers who were just walking outside going about their daily lives. We are continuing to investigate the full extent and scope of this ring in coordination with our law enforcement partners, and I encourage anyone who may have been a victim to please contact our office at 212-335-9040,” said District Attorney Bragg.
“Clifton Williams allegedly assaulted two men who were walking on Third Avenue within the span of ten-minutes. No person should fear for their safety when walking through Manhattan and those who threaten or harm pedestrians will be held accountable,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I hope the victims continue to heal from these unprovoked attacks.”
A 61-year-old man pleaded not guilty to assault and weapons charges for stabbing a tourist in the chest as she walked down a sidewalk in one of the busiest parts of midtown Manhattan, the district attorney announced.
