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Kai Cenat Giveaway Turns Violent, Thousands Arrested

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Social media influencer Kai Cenat accused of inciting violence and unlawful assembly during a giveaway event at Union Square in New York City.

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The incident led to thousands of people gathering at Union Square Park and resulted in several arrests and injuries to police officers.

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Kai Cenat, with millions of subscribers and followers on YouTube, Instagram, and Twitch, announced the "massive giveaway" during a Twitch stream.

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The giveaway included items like computers, PlayStation 5s, microphones, keyboards, webcams, gaming chairs, headphones, and gift cards.

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Chief of NYPD, Jeffrey Madre, reported that people started gathering in the park around 3 PM, causing obstructions to traffic and pedestrians.

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The crowd escalated, committing acts of violence against the police and the public, and some individuals engaged in destructive behavior and used fireworks and bricks

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NYPD had to escalate their response to "Level 4" due to the crowd's unruliness, initially activating a "Level 2" response to control the gathering.

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The police declared the gathering an unlawful assembly due to lack of proper notification or permits from Kai Cenat, leading to disbandment for safety reasons.

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Many police officers were injured, and a significant number of people were arrested as police tried to clear the area.

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Kai Cenat faces charges related to inciting the riot and unlawful assembly, among other allegations, as emphasized by Chief Madre during a press conference.

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Kai Cenat Giveaway Turns Violent, Thousands Arrested