Proud Boys members and counterprotesters clashed at a Drag Story Hour hosted by N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James on Sunday. Video captured of the event by Oliya Scootercaster with media site Freedomnews.tv shows the Proud Boys being mocked, and at least one of them was bloodied during the clash.
"I came here to help, not get the s--- beat out of me," the protester wearing Proud Boys' gear said with other members of the far-ring-wing group nearby.
In the background, counterprotesters can be heard shouting: "Go back to Long Island" and "Fuck the Proud Boys."
According to NBC News, An NYPD spokesperson confirmed in an email that a masked man, Robert Porco, 53, of Fishkill, New York, "was arrested and was charged with Assault" after "he approached a victim and struck him in the face." The victim suffered a "physical injury to his face" and "swelling to his nose" but was not hospitalized.
Interestingly, the Proud Boys tried that in New York City, where there is an inclusive environment. New Yorkers do not screw around. They went there to support attendees of the event from people trying to start trouble over the newest culture war.
"We are overwhelming their hate with our love, support, and positivity," Eric Bottcher, a Councilmember who attended the event, said.
