Millionaire Banker Quits Job After Video Showed Him Punching Woman At New York Pride Event
What triggered the altercation between Jonathan Kaye and the unidentified woman?
The altercation between Jonathan Kaye and the unidentified woman was reportedly triggered by a verbal disagreement over the Israel-Hamas war3.
What injuries did the 38-year-old woman sustain from the assault?
The 38-year-old woman sustained a broken nose, lacerations, and a black eye from the assault during a Brooklyn Pride event in Park Slope. The incident occurred after an alleged verbal altercation between the woman and Jonathan Kaye, a millionaire investment banker, who has since resigned from his position at Moelis & Company.
What reasons did Jonathan Kaye's spokesperson give for his actions at the event?
Jonathan Kaye's spokesperson claimed that he was "in fear for his physical safety" when he was surrounded by an angry mob who physically assaulted him and threw unknown liquids on him. The statement also mentioned the sharp rise in antisemitic incidents, suggesting any Jewish person in that situation would feel threatened and need to defend themselves.