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NYPD Brings More Serious Charges Against Homeless Men Who Fought Officer In Subway


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Jen Chung

Published Dec 27, 2018

Modified Dec 27, 2018


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A screenshot from the video of the officer fending off attackers in the subway station.

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Published Dec 27, 2018

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