Tuesday, October 9, 2024
Year : 2, Issue: 6
Two city housing authority employees are now facing charges in addition to two boys in the assault of former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson on the Upper East Side.
A 34-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man are accused of egging on two boys, ages 12 and 13, who are also facing charges in the attack.
The 40-year-old man, Travor Nurse, is charged with gang assault and assault. Diamond Minter, 34, is charged with gang assault.
Detectives said Monday they are also looking to question an additional juvenile in connection to this assault.
The two other boys were charged with gang assault after turning themselves in at a police precinct with their parents.
Police say the attack happened around 8:30 p.m. on Friday in front of 1871 2nd Avenue.
According to Darcy, the former governor and his stepson, Anthony Sliwa, were attacked while taking a walk around the block near their home after several individuals had a previous interaction with Sliwa. Police said following a verbal altercation, five suspects struck both victims in the face and about the body.
Source: ABC7 News
