The Associated Press has reported that 22-year-old Jhoan Boada, an illegal alien from Venezuela, has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the recent attack on a police officer in New York City’s Times Square.
Manhattan’s District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office has dropped all charges against Boada, despite video evidence suggesting his involvement. This decision comes after further investigation by Bragg and his team, who have determined that Boada should not be held accountable for the incident.
“In a Manhattan courtroom Friday, prosecutors told a judge that further investigation proved Boada did not participate in the attack,” the outlet reports.
It continues, “The man seen in the video kicking an officer with pink shoes – initially identified by police as Boada – is now believed to be a separate person.
“That man has been charged and is awaiting criminal arraignment.”
Bragg’s office also released a statement:
“After a thorough and diligent investigation, Jhoan Boada has been exonerated as a participant in this assault.”
“Our investigation has revealed that Marcelino Estee, not Jhoan Boada, is the individual described in this complaint, wearing the black & white jacket with pink shoes, committing this assault.
“Marcelino Estee has been charged for his participation.
“We are therefore moving to dismiss this complaint against Jhoan Boada.”
Javier Damien, the lawyer for Boada, stated after the court hearing that his client, an illegal immigrant, was unjustly labeled as a “victim” of a rushed assessment by the media, authorities, and others.
“It was a political football, and people were attacked with a broad brush. It’s very sad,” Damien added.
The attack went viral recently:
NEW: Alleged Illegal immigrants who assaulted NYPD officers near Times Square flip off cameras with no remorse after being released without bail.
Deport them all now.
On the issue of deportation, New York Governor Kathy Hochul said that she was going to be "checking into"… pic.twitter.com/KAXUxtvnz7
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) February 1, 2024
