TikTok users report being punched in the face while walking in New York City
ABC News correspondent Reena Roy and retired Maryland police officer Sonia Pruitt comment on recent assaults in NYC reported by female TikTok users.
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"Tik Tok Users" is a weird way to spell "women".
@Aireck174
Ай бұрын
Tik Toker, women, young...Another word they could use is "people who voted for this"
@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings
Ай бұрын
Mind Begs the Question - TikTok is Security Threat - Pegasus is Not Security Threat?
@mirabelarmstrong433
Ай бұрын
@@Aireck174sorry… how exactly does one’s vote result in a punch in the face? Genuine question
@Aireck174
Ай бұрын
@@mirabelarmstrong433 The short and pithy answer is: Democrat policies. In the 60s,70s,80s NYC was ran by progressives. It was a disaster with a lot of crime and homeless issues. Liberal voters moved, Giuliani won in the 90s and he reduced crime amazingly, Bloomberg kept it going. Progressive DeBlasio got in and NYC is now a disaster again. Also it doesn't help when you elect someone who opens the border and floods the country with gangs from other countries. So now you have your own home grown crime plus crime from other countries.
@WaynerTheGamer
Ай бұрын
@@Aireck174 💯💯💯 Exactly
“What do we know about this so far?” It was black people.
"Violent crime is down" Hmm...per this report, the NYPD charged the suspect with harassment instead of assault, so perhaps that has something to do with the reduction in violent crime stats.
@usucdik
Ай бұрын
"not injured in that incident" Pay attention next time, dummy.
@11111110
Ай бұрын
A single person being charged with harassment isn't going to drive down the violent crime rate. NYC's homicide rate is 4x lower than it was 30 years ago, and is down from two years ago
@theotheleo6830
Ай бұрын
@@11111110 You missed my point entirely. Do you actually think that this is the sole case where an assault was filed as harassment charge?
@samgriess438
Ай бұрын
you have to remember math is racist... so these people cant read stats
@samgriess438
Ай бұрын
@@11111110 because we can treat gun shots better you think that crime is down??? just because people are living through these attacks DOESNT MEAN THE ATTACKS ARE DOWN
My introduction to NYC in 1983 was getting punched in the face by teenagers in broad daylight rush hour, long before cell phones, nothing new here folks.
@shuheihisagi6689
28 күн бұрын
This is 2024, even conservatives are whiny little snowflakes now.
Imagine getting punched and not calling the cops and then going online to post it lmfao grow tf up
@ophs1980
Ай бұрын
Why would they all the cops? Even if they did they arrested someone, the courts would let them out without having to post bail.
@brock83995
Ай бұрын
@@ophs1980 to file a report to follow up, if you get punched and don’t report it. Dont go crying on social media. Because the police are saying they have no reports. No honestly what’s it to say they are lying? Now I’m not saying anyone is, but just document it.
@WhateverHappenedToGaryCooper
Ай бұрын
@@brock83995one of the ladies explained how the police officer incorrectly informed her that she could not file a police report Another sign of being a grown up is possessing the reticence to not spout off at the mouth when one doesn’t have the full picture Also grown men who use internet acronyms are both immature and effeminate
@betallyoungattractive644
27 күн бұрын
Fr
@Dr.HooWho
25 күн бұрын
@brock83995 they literally released him from jail when he murdererd someone dumbass
STAY OFF YOUR PHONE WHILE WALKING IN PUBLIC
@teleamor
29 күн бұрын
Around blax, never relax.
@Floppytots
29 күн бұрын
@@teleamorwe all should know by now.
"Be vigilant while walking in the city", how vigilant can anyone be while walking and TikToking?
@invisiblerevolution
Ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@leo.privacy
28 күн бұрын
The title is confusing. These women weren't necessarily on TikTok when they were attacked. They are women who posted videos to the platform about being attacked. One I saw in another news story was just coming out of a building after a class when she suddenly got hit.
Is it “those guys” doing the punching?
Every one has a plan until they get punched in the face - Mike Tyson
@AMC-eq3jr
27 күн бұрын
Absolutely
@chompachangas
26 күн бұрын
Marcus Aurelius, Sun Tzu, Mike Tyson -3 of the greatest minds of human civilization.
@genovasquez8361
26 күн бұрын
@@chompachangas I don't care for Romans or Greeks I don't listen to them
I don't use TikTok, so I guess I should be fine.
@scottyellowearrings2788
Ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂 right
Brooklyn black man arrested. No surprise they didn't mention that I figured I would
@11111110
9 күн бұрын
Why? The race of the criminal doesn't get mentioned in most news reports, unless it's relevant. Such as in a suspected hate crime
@Necromonger69
9 күн бұрын
@@11111110 Hahaha..not true, not true at all. Were you living in a cave?
Why would you be embarrassed to say you got punched in the face? How dare you call out a black man
did she actually say "Violent crime is down" lol
@LostChildOfTime
28 күн бұрын
People dont actually look at the statistics. When you hear about crime on the news and assert crime is up, that's just anecdotal evidence. On the flipside, they should be more specific because anyone can say crime is down if they are comparing now to the 1970s.
@11111110
9 күн бұрын
Yes, which is a factual statement. Look up NYC's crime rates in the year your were born
How would someone on the sidewalk know if you're a TikTok "user"? Is it just anyone that's on their smart phone while walking down the street? What am I missing?
@obscure.reference
Ай бұрын
chinese spies tracking them down
@susanmaguire
Ай бұрын
That's what I want to know too.
@SuedeSlayed
Ай бұрын
They call anyone a tik tok user or a twitter user or youtuber depending on where they got the information from. Its more so to identify the source of the video and not the person.
@hannesRSA
28 күн бұрын
Probably if you record the same thing for 10 seconds repeatedly while doing a mini skit.
Then start paying attention to where you are walking and making a nuisance of yourself. These idiots who think they are ''influencers'' need a reality check on the world around them. I'm tired of THEM WALKING INTO ME.
Who is saying violent crime is down?
@usucdik
Ай бұрын
Math
@charisperissos1320
Ай бұрын
@@usucdik the same people cooking the books who turned what was clearly an assault charge into a harassment charge...
@litedawg
Ай бұрын
@@usucdik Democrat math or real math?
@Aireck174
Ай бұрын
Progressive zealots who don't want to admit their dogma is the source.
@kwacou4279
Ай бұрын
@@usucdikDid the police, as mentioned in the video, classify the crime as harassment when it should be assault? Harassment, unclassified misdemeanor punishable with a possible fine and not recorded, assault is a crime punishable by possible arrest and imprisonment and recorded. I'm a Black male raised and living in NYC and I'm telling you, crime is way up. It's just not being recorded or being reclassified as a misdemeanor. Notice anything in common amongst the women assaulted, all of them are white. Lets be honest, if they were all Black that would be highlighted.
Oh so only tiktok users are being punched? Is this the new trend? 🤔
@gracevargas789
Ай бұрын
Not too sure if only Tiktok folks are the ones getting punched; I'm not on Tiktok, Instagram nor Facebook. Does that mean I am safe? I wonder🤔
@occamsshavecream4541
Ай бұрын
No, it's an NYC greeting card.
@invisiblerevolution
Ай бұрын
No police reports???? 🤔
@user-xx5sk2rs8g
29 күн бұрын
No its only stupid white women with their heads up their A** !
@jeromebass7878
29 күн бұрын
Yes if u have a 👊 punchable face
Doing tilt ok on the streets is getting you punched. Good times.
@shivanishamar
28 күн бұрын
BHAHSHDHD
They say violent crime is down and then will say mass shootings are sky rocketing. They pick and choose depending on what fits their narrative at that moment.
@georgejackson2631
27 күн бұрын
DA’s don’t charge them with crimes.
These men are unhinged stay vigilant ladies.
@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings
Ай бұрын
Mind Begs the Question - Tik Tok is Security Threat - Pegasus is Not Security Threat?
@johndeaux3703
Ай бұрын
What men? Which ones?
@BrokeMyCrayon
Ай бұрын
@@johndeaux3703the ones Punching women on the street
@randybutternub031
Ай бұрын
These men are most likely illegals
@allste626
Ай бұрын
@@johndeaux3703 Blacks.
IF THEY ARE NOT TELLING WHAT THE PERSON LOOKS LIKE I THINK YOU ALREADY KNOW WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE
@greedyelites
Ай бұрын
men are the problem
@user-ni7vg7ht8x
Ай бұрын
No we don't, enlighten us
@AlBundy-ds8ps
Ай бұрын
Oh we know they caught him
@user-kn4xw9ww8y
Ай бұрын
Ethnic
@samgriess438
Ай бұрын
Practical Idealism: The Kalergi Plan to destroy European peoples Paperback - January 14, 2019 by Richard Coudenhove-Kalergi (Author) Paneuropean Union - president Alain Terrenoire this is the group behind this movement
Get off those phone's pay attention around you
So … it’s not a pattern ? R U talking heads all brain dead ???
@ManOfAlkebulan
Ай бұрын
The Tik Tok women's phones are the pattern. The unhinged men believed the women are filming them .
@johndeaux3703
Ай бұрын
No pattern. They are all just White women randomly assaulted by black men.
@amandatravis6372
Ай бұрын
The Knockout Game
@tommcfadden5232
29 күн бұрын
Si
@tommcfadden5232
29 күн бұрын
This is a developing non story story 😊
Yeah, welcome to NYC. People feeling a little too privileged nowadays. You have to always walk with your guard up. Back in early 2000's when I worked in the city, oblivious people would get punched for no reason. There's a lot of mentally ill people in the streets.
@litedawg
Ай бұрын
So according to you , privileged people deserve to get punched in the face randomly?
@grizzlemc1662
Ай бұрын
@@jorgejiminez-rk1uuLord have mercy Jesus.
@mikeg3439
Ай бұрын
I visited NYC a year ago. There were a lot of crazy people in the street, you had to keep very alert. It was mostly okay but definitely a city to keep your guard up. I had a good time.
@homerg2724
28 күн бұрын
Yeah situation awareness is key to survival in the jungle …sf Bay Area is wild as well …
@georgejackson2631
27 күн бұрын
That’s no way to live. In a city like Tokyo, this would never happen. This happens because of a specific race.
We're all sick of TikTok 😂
@user-fu2mi1nd5l
28 күн бұрын
china aint.....
Tbh I think everyone is getting punched in the face out of nowhere in NYC. It's like a hallmark of the city kinda like San Francisco and car break-ins
DIVERSITY strikes again!
Already told them about walking in NYC and got called "names" for it. Well who's crying now?
If the suspect has 'social media hate crime', I recommend to use your phone 📱 to record video and aimed to the suspect 'hate crime' and report to the police 🚨 or transit patrol for help immediately.
@js1112111
Ай бұрын
🤡
@samgriess438
Ай бұрын
you realize they are being sucker punched.... which means THEY DO NOT SEE THE PUNCH COMING
These newcomers are dangerous! I was knocked to the ground by a guy on a scooter! On the SIDEWALK! I’m so over these people! FJB!
@AndriaaLeoLove
Ай бұрын
Dang, so sorry. I’d be trying to get up and fight-if the coward don’t run the way they usually do when they sneak somebody.
@occamsshavecream4541
Ай бұрын
Happening in every U.S. city now.
@CRMcGee2
Ай бұрын
@@occamsshavecream4541 Bull and you know it.
@usucdik
Ай бұрын
lmao what the hell is this post... randomly blaming Biden, and then seemingly being racist or whatever against migrants. You're the type of people that lead to those goofs on the street attacking that poor guy while Fox News is like "we got one live!" and then having to apologize for it.
@occamsshavecream4541
29 күн бұрын
@@CRMcGee2 No it isn't. I've been hit three times while walking on the sidewalk.
It’s because people are tired of idiots that can’t live their life without constantly having their phone out recording something. Not all people are filled with pride that’s a HELL of a deadly sin and everybody that films their life for other’s to see is guilty. Stop trying to be famous with your phones.
Just curious!!! Why didn't ya'all show the videos of what these alleged tic- toc victims were making when the alleged assault happened??? Bet the alleged, victims won't actually be victims anymore if you showed the truth
Diversity is our strength! Love black culture!
Is punching people on Tiktok the latest TikTok challenge?
Violent crime is way up, more than it ever has...
@robertmarley8852
Ай бұрын
People getting dismembered
Ladies carry pepper spray and try to walk with others.
@samgriess438
Ай бұрын
arm up, they are letting the illegal fiIth carry firearms dont let them stop you from doing the same
@mabeline1378
Ай бұрын
And move away from George Soros D.A and judges blue city shitholes and you should be totally fine.
Tik tok needs to be banned
Guess woman in New York are going to have to start wearing helmets when walking around!! This is insane!!
Bethany knew she would be called racist for calling the police. Its pathetic.
The new TikTok/Instagram generation, ditch the phones and go work out!
@AndriaaLeoLove
Ай бұрын
I’m Old and don’t have TikTok but like videoing myself singing and dancing and post it. Nobody “likes” it but me! Ha ha ha.
Crime is not down!!
@LadieKadie
Ай бұрын
Yea every single blue city news is spouting this same exact LIE.
@11111110
9 күн бұрын
Yes it is
2:34 so which is it... stay off your phone or take pictures of them??? THIS IS CALLED NIGNORANCE
When the police say the attacks are not connected, it means there are multiple attackers doing this to women which is even worse.
Tik Tokers being punched in the face, is so far down the list on things im worried about. Curious as to why they didn't describe the assailant...hmmm..
Why was she dressed like that?
Sounds like a hate crime to me
@Surfer-727
Ай бұрын
All the other channels are saying it is only black men punching the girls and most of the girls do not even report there assaults.
What a bunch of garbage. What exactly are you reporting on?
@PapaGigi_House
Ай бұрын
women are being punched for no reason.
@jordanslingluff287
Ай бұрын
@@PapaGigi_House Oh was there proof. I quit watching after they said there was no actual police report filed. Just seems like some people whining on social media about being victims. MSNBC promotes victimhood 24/7 The city is being over run by illegal immigrants that are being forced into organized crime and renting rooms in illegal retail space so no surprise that crime is through the roof.
@jordanslingluff287
29 күн бұрын
@@PapaGigi_House Oh wow. They have had two people shoved in front of subways in the past week. Hell they have the military down there trying to keep order it's gotten so bad. So why report about a bunch of crap that wasn't even reported to cops?
CRIME IS NOT DOWN WOW
@11111110
9 күн бұрын
Yes it is. Look up NYC's crime rates in every prior decade
You voted for it, now you're surprised?
@11111110
9 күн бұрын
When was that on the ballot?
Brooooo no we do not touch people because we don’t like what they’re doing in a public space
This is very interesting as Handsome Newsom is not in charge of anything in NYC.
We don’t like TikTokers learn!
Some crazies are out there
Who is punching these women?
@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings
Ай бұрын
Mind Begs the Question - TikTok is Security Threat - Pegasus is Not Security Threat?
@steveouk90126
Ай бұрын
Why are these women posting videos to Tiktok instead of reporting the crimes? Potential answer: it's another Jussie Smollett/Crystal Mangum situation.
@Blakkrazor69
Ай бұрын
If I had to wager...illegals that need to be deported or worse.
@drdebocherry
Ай бұрын
@@steveouk90126 Better hope they dont encounter a CCW, including me, they would pay with their 🧬. We need more Glocks not less❣️🐰
@hansschwartz1480
Ай бұрын
Basketball people
were they Actively filming themselves?
Hochul/Adams new normal, and it will get worse.
Duh! Pay sttention. Put your cel away while you walk!
they caught one, unidentified and released immediately
STOP VIDEOTAPING STRANGERS😮
@DaGoonR
Ай бұрын
And BINGO was his name O.
@ashupashu5559
Ай бұрын
Saying that won't do much. If they are in public no one can stop them legally
@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings
Ай бұрын
Mind Begs the Question - Chinese TikTok is Security Threat - Israeli Pegasus is Not Security Threat?
@DaGoonR
Ай бұрын
NGFR @@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings
@DaGoonR
Ай бұрын
No but they can catch a fist every now and then.@@ashupashu5559
This lady who advises people how robbe vigilant is absurd. I prefer to get my advice from a ex special service man, and they say.. a 12 ft permiter watch everyone especially their hands, profile everyone. Dont look happy, and treat everyone like a threat.
So, 1 bonifide AWFL and several budding AWFLs got punched in the face. Sad..😢
AWFUL , AWFUL 😞 There are some people who have mental problems , unfortunately they can be everywhere . So you must be ALERT and keep your eyes open when you are out .
Dont let anything discourage you from filing a report. I think one of the ladies was lied to by an officer. They said if she files a report, they will have to call an ambulance. She refused since she didn't have money to pay for it.
Crazy bs
C’mon ladies say it with me, diversity is our strength defund the police we want bail reform 😂😂😂
How is an assault listed as harrassment? How are these cases NOT connected? These are women who are very visible on Tik Tok.
"Violent crime is down" More like not being reported. New York cops can't do anything about it anyway.
So are women being targeted or tik tokers?
Let me tell you a story about a little boy who cried 🐺
No pattern my ass
Prayers for Women
are we allowed to talk about afrotoxicity yet?
Get your face out of your phone and pay attention to what's going on around you!
Remember New York, you voted for this.
What in the hell does this have to do w/ tictoc? NOTHING!
@occamsshavecream4541
Ай бұрын
Just stupid people with their faces stuck in a mind-control electronic box.
These thugs are most likely looking for crimes of opportunity. If you're walking slowly on the sidewalk scrolling through your phone while walking, you are a primary target for getting assaulted and having your phone stolen out of your hand.
It's what they voted for
Violent crime is down in NY? She is delusional. Does she walk the streets of NY? Bet she doesn't.
@usucdik
Ай бұрын
Provide the numbers.
@BrokeMyCrayon
Ай бұрын
She's basing her claim on the available data, you're using anecdotes
@11111110
Ай бұрын
It is according to the NYPD. But sure maybe the cops are lying
@js1112111
Ай бұрын
The fourth Reich just openly lie. Why not? They control the narrative
Saw the video title, all I could think is "yeah don't care."
@11111110
9 күн бұрын
Yet you cared enough to type a comment?
How would the puncher know they are tic toc women?
All i see is women staring at their cellphones while walking ,crossing the congested streets of NYC so focused on their phones they dont even look sudeways 2 cross the streets,thats what i see.(personal opinion😮
“What can you to protect yourself in New York? “ 😂😂😂😂 no A2 Fuvk NYC
Start wearing a JASON MASK😂😂😂
WTH! Is wrong with ppl? !!!
its not just women. its not just this now.
Stay aware and away from looking at their phone, and keep headsets off; keep on look out on surroundings in NYC.
@nedflanders5649
29 күн бұрын
Nice victim blaming.
Hope they don't ban tik tok. Its a platform that news spreads fast that can be used in time sensitive matters. People share personal experiences & can alert others.
No bail😂 you voted for it!😂😅😊
I think "main characters tiktok users" are the only one screaming it to the world because they are important thus the correlation or lack thereof.
I highly doubt these women are as innocent as they purport
Good. People are fed up with these social media self-described "influencers". Go record in the privacy of your home.
@lululemonbar9110
Ай бұрын
YOU need to be slapped silly. Ignorant fool.
@occamsshavecream4541
Ай бұрын
The 2024 definition of "under the influence".
WHO IS DPING THIS????
Is being knocked on the head influencing them?
@occamsshavecream4541
Ай бұрын
I liked it better when people staggered around due to alcohol intoxication instead of the mind control propaganda controlled by the CCP.
Pepper spray, girls!!
Voting democrat brings in TRUE MISOGYNY 👍🏾 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡 Congratulations 🎊
How about giving women this advice “Be careful when walking by a black guy”. It’s pathetic how woke the media is!
@11111110
9 күн бұрын
They walked past a hundred black guys every day before those incidents. That sounds like bad advice.
I've seen the Hawaiian Punch and now it's the Biden Punch.
😂 Bet if their 2A wasnt taken they wouldnt act like that if they was scared of the outcome. Flee
Just be cautious of the homies
Crime is down lol 😂😂😂😂 yea where ???