"Nina Richards went to New York Knicks games quite a bit, and the security forces at Madison Square Garden used the arena's network of cameras to follow her. New Yorkers have known for a long time that going to a game or concert at the Garden meant surrendering some privacy."
"Owner James Dolan has watch lists of basketball fans who dared criticize his management. He keeps a close eye on his other venues too, including Radio City Music Hall and the Sphere in Las Vegas."
"A 2025 lawsuit by a former member of the MSG security team lifted the veil, just a bit. We discovered that Dolan's security teams obsessively tracked Nina Richards, a trans woman, over a two-year period."
Nina Richards, a frequent visitor to Madison Square Garden, was closely monitored by security using face-recognition technology. Owner James Dolan maintains watch lists of critics and has blocked access to venues for individuals who have opposed him. Reports indicate that Dolan's surveillance practices are invasive, with a lawsuit revealing the extent of tracking, including monitoring movements down to the second. The security measures have even led to alerts triggered by innocent individuals, highlighting the pervasive nature of the surveillance system in place.
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