Jonathan Kaye, a banker, pleaded guilty to assaulting anti-Israel protesters following an altercation in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Video evidence showed him striking a protester in the face, resulting in visible injuries, including a broken nose. Kaye was initially charged with several misdemeanors, but he agreed to a plea deal allowing for expungement of his record after fulfilling certain conditions, including community service and anger management classes. The incident occurred amid rising tensions over the Israel-Hamas conflict, with Kaye claiming he acted in self-defense during the onslaught of protesters.
Kaye pleaded guilty to six misdemeanors—his record will be expunged after anger management classes and community service, while also ordered to pay restitution.
Kaye claimed self-defense during the incident, stating he feared for his safety after being doused with liquid by protesters.
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