Manhattan DA Exonerates Migrant in NYPD Assault Case

Charges dropped against Jhoan Boada after investigation reveals mistaken identity; incident stirs debate on immigration and crime.

Charges against Jhoan Boada, arrested in connection with a Times Square melee involving migrants and NYPD officers, have been dropped by the Manhattan DA.
Boada was mistakenly identified as a participant in the assault; the actual assailant was Marcelino Estee, who has been charged.
The incident, which occurred in late January, became a focal point in debates over crime, immigration, and sanctuary city laws.
Boada's release and defiant gesture to the media sparked widespread attention and political commentary.
The case highlights concerns over the rush to judgment and the complexities of managing crime and immigration in a major city.