Kyle Turner, a 30-year-old Brooklyn-based author and editor who has contributed to the New York Times, was arrested for defacing a Park Slope subway station with graffiti that read “ceasefire/free Palestine.” In an X thread, Turner boldly claimed that he “sincerely didn’t know graffiti in the subway was an arrestable offense”
“I spent last night in jail because i wrote “ceasefire/free Palestine” in the 7th Ave F/G subway in Park Slope at 2am. I did not resist arrest. (Lesbian presenting cop had trouble cuffing me and tried to throw me around.) it was so stupid,” Turner wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
Hamas rioter, Kyle Turner, 30, of Brooklyn and NY Times, GQ, Slate reporter, busted for NYC subway graffiti — then whines he had no idea it was illegal. Calls NYPD cop a lesbian. Graffiti is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail or probation.https://t.co/EB3S4u9TYf
— Blue Lives Matter 💎 (@RetiredNYCPD) April 16, 2024
Following his confession to vandalism, Kyle Turner elaborated on the incident, revealing that he spent approximately four and a half hours waiting while police officers completed paperwork. Turner, known for his article titled “Is There a Place for Torture Porn in 2017?”, expressed frustration at what he considered a needless expenditure of time and resources.
His bold assertion that he genuinely didn’t realize subway graffiti was an arrestable offense underscores the complexities of public property defacement and the legal consequences associated with such acts.
Turner further disclosed that one of the officers involved, who identified as a Muslim, attempted to intervene on his behalf. This officer reportedly asked his partner if they could issue a warning instead of making an arrest. His reasoning was rooted in his daily prayers at the mosque, where he prayed for those suffering from hunger.
However, the other officer insisted that Turner should be arrested. This incident highlights the complexities of law enforcement decisions and the various factors that come into play during such encounters.
Regarding the Muslim officer, Turner asserted that he disliked his job due to the paperwork and late hours (as he was a rookie).
Additionally, he expressed frustration that his electrical engineering degree was unhelpful in the States, and the NYPD was the only place willing to hire someone with minimal experience.
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