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NYU Student Attacked in Greenwich Village; Suspect Arrested

Eyewitness News ABC7NYDecember 5, 20251 min10,893 views
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Random Attack on NYU Student

  • πŸ’‘ A 20-year-old NYU student was walking to class on Broadway by Aster Place when a man assaulted her from behind, hitting and pushing her down.
  • πŸ‘ Shocked eyewitnesses came to the victim's aid and called 911.

Suspect Arrested and Charged

  • πŸ“Œ The next day, 45-year-old James Rizzo was arrested after police responded to a report of a man sleeping in a building.
  • βš–οΈ Rizzo was charged with assault, forcible touching, and persistent sexual abuse.
  • 🎀 He had no comment when he was led out of the sixth precinct.

Community and University Response

  • ⚠️ The incident has heightened safety concerns for students, with some already feeling they are
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