Yohenry Brito, a Venezuelan man unlawfully in the country, was sentenced to 18 months in jail for his role in a violent assault on NYPD officers and an unrelated grand larceny charge. The incident occurred in Times Square when Brito led a group of migrants in an attack on the officers. Footage of the incident went viral, triggering outrage and highlighting a rise in violence against police. The sentence aims to deter similar attacks in the future, according to law enforcement officials.
Brito's actions included partaking in a violent assault against two officers as part of a group of seven men captured on surveillance.
The viral footage of the assault sparked outrage among officials and highlighted increased violence against police, with reported spikes in early 2024.
Police Benevolent Association president Patrick Hendry emphasized the message of the sentence, asserting that attacking a police officer leads to jail time.
Brito received a total of 18 months in jail, including sentences for second-degree assault, grand larceny, and separate disorderly conduct charges.
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