Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., today announced the indictment of CLIVE PORTER, 34, for allegedly committing five anti-Asian attacks in Lower Manhattan and attacking a police officer while under arrest all on October 29, 2025. PORTER is charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with Assault in the Second Degree as a Hate Crime, Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree as a Hate Crime, Assault in the Second Degree, and Attempted Assault in the Second Degree as a Hate Crime, among other charges. [1]

“As alleged, Clive Porter carried out a spree of unprovoked, anti-Asian attacks on unsuspecting strangers – most within the span of mere minutes,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We further allege he purposefully targeted these individuals and was motivated by racial bias. Every New Yorker deserves to live free of fear, and we will vigorously confront crimes driven by prejudice and hatred. I urge anyone who has been a victim or witness to a hate crime or bias incident to report it safely to our Hate Crimes Unit Hotline at 212-335-3100.”

As alleged in court documents and statements made on the record, on October 29, 2025, at approximately 9:40 a.m., an elderly Asian man was walking near Hester and Eldridge Streets in Chinatown. PORTER allegedly walked towards him and elbowed him in the face, breaking his nose. The victim was eventually hospitalized for a brain bleed and broken nose. PORTER walked away.

At approximately 9:41 a.m., PORTER approached a second elderly Asian man, who was walking near Canal and Eldridge Streets in Chinatown. PORTER allegedly elbowed him in the face, knocking him to the ground. During the alleged assault, PORTER called the man “a f— Asian” before walking away.

At approximately 9:42 a.m., as PORTER stood on Eldridge Street, between Forsyth and Division Streets, a third Asian individual walked by and briefly looked in PORTER’s direction. As the victim walked away, PORTER allegedly reached into the victim’s jacket pocket and removed an item before walking away.

At approximately 9:44 a.m., PORTER approached a fourth Asian individual, an elderly woman, on the corner of Forsyth Street and East Broadway in Chinatown. As PORTER passed by, he allegedly punched her in the face, knocking her to the ground and causing her to hit her head on the pavement. The victim was eventually hospitalized for a wound to her head, which required staples to close. PORTER walked away.

As alleged, several hours later, at approximately 4:09 p.m., PORTER punched a fifth Asian individual while on the platform at the Bowery subway station in Lower Manhattan, causing him to fall to the ground. PORTER began kicking the victim who leapt onto the tracks. As PORTER walked away, the victim heard him state, in substance, “f— Asian.” The victim hoisted himself back onto the platform and reported the incident to police. He was hospitalized for several broken bones, including in his jaw and cheek, from the punch and had to undergo facial reconstruction surgery.

Approximately 40 mins later, PORTER was arrested near the station wearing the same clothing from all the incidents. While under arrest, PORTER allegedly headbutted an NYPD officer, causing substantial pain.

Assistant D.A. Phillip Klindt (Trial Bureau 70) is handling the prosecution of this case, under the supervision of Constantine Coritsidis (Deputy Chief of the Hate Crimes Unit), Hannah Yu (Chief of the Hate Crimes Unit), and Executive D.A. Lisa DelPizzo (Chief of the Trial Division). Major Case Analyst Julie Lim, Senior Investigative Analyst Kelly Zhou, and Investigative Analyst Diana Argilagos are providing valuable assistance.

D.A. Bragg thanked the NYPD, particularly Police Officers Jason Wu and Ray Chen of the 5th Precinct, Detective David Esparragoza of the 5th Precinct Detective Squad, and Detective Murad Alkadi of the Hate Crimes Task Force.

Defendant Information:

CLIVE PORTER

Bronx, NY

Charged:

• Assault in the Second Degree as a Hate Crime, a class C felony, two counts
• Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree as a Hate Crime, a class D felony, one count
• Assault in the Second Degree, a class D felony, one count
• Attempted Assault in the Second Degree as a Hate Crime, a class D felony, one count
• Assault in the Third Degree as a Hate Crime, a class E felony, two counts
• Attempted Assault in the Third Degree as a Hate Crime, a class A misdemeanor, one count
• Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree, a class A misdemeanor, two counts

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[1] The charges contained in the indictment are merely allegations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. All factual recitations are derived from documents filed in court and statements made on the record in court.