Twitch streamer charged with inciting a riot after giveaway draws huge crowds to Union Square in New York City
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CNN By Zoe Sottile and Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — Social media influencer Kai Cenat has been charged with inciting a riot and unlawful assembly after thousands-strong crowds gathered in Union Square in New York City for a giveaway, leaving dozens of people arrested and several police officers injured…
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By Mark Morales and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — The New York Police Department took social media star Kai Cenat into custody Friday after large crowds gathered in Union Square for a giveaway, according to a law enforcement source.
A massive crowd took over Union Square Park on Friday after a giveaway event thrown by a Twitch star turned violent, leaving several police officers injured and a number of people, including the influencer himself, in custody.
The Twitch gamer, Kai Camet, scheduled the real-world meet-up at 3:30 p.m. and planned to give away PS5s, computers, microphones and other gaming accessories.
CNN By Zoe Sottile and Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — Social media influencer Kai Cenat has been charged with inciting a riot and unlawful assembly after thousands-strong crowds gathered in Union Square in New York City for a giveaway, leaving dozens of people arrested and several police officers injured…
A famous video game influencer known for streaming on Twitch is in custody after a giveaway event attracting thousands of young people sparked pandemonium in Manhattan’s Union Square. The Friday afternoon event advertised by Kai Cenat, one of the most popular streamers online, grew out of control we…
Twitch influencer Kai Cenat posted to his Instagram stories a shot from local TV of the “full-on riot” that broke out during a botched PS5 giveaway in Union Square.
(CNN) — The New York Police Department took social media star Kai Cenat into custody Friday after thousands-strong crowds gathered in Union Square for a giveaway,
Twitch Streamer Kai Cenat said he was hosting a giveaway in New York City's Union Square. After the post went viral, thousands descended upon the park, causing upheaval and chaos, leading to Cenat's arrest and more.
