US Attorney Recounts Being Attacked by Knife-Wielding Migrant in New York

Attack on US Attorney

• 🎯 U.S. Attorney John Sarcone recounts being approached by a man later identified as Saul Morales Garcia, a Salvadoran migrant previously deported, near the federal courthouse.
• ⚠️ Sarcone, sensing danger, crossed the street to observe the individual, who began screaming in a foreign language and then charged at him with a knife.
• 🏃‍♂️ Sarcone ran towards the hotel lobby, with the suspect stopping about 10 feet away before turning and walking away.

Subsequent Events and Legal Ramifications

• 📞 Sarcone contacted the Albany County Sheriff, who arrived and arrested the suspect.
• ⚖️ However, due to New York State's bail laws, the suspect could only be charged with menacing and weapon possession, leading to his potential release.
• 🗣️ Sarcone emphasized that the suspect later returned and charged at him a second time, threatening his life, which he believes would have resulted in serious harm or death to another citizen.

Political and Policy Discussion

• 💬 Sarcone spoke with Governor Kathy Hochul about the incident, expressing that sanctuary city policies are not working.
• ❓ He hopes the governor will take action to address the issues related to these policies and New York's bail laws.
• 📰 The interview highlights concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of current laws in dealing with individuals with prior deportations who commit violent acts.