NYC Man Held Without Bail After Alleged Soho Bottle Attack Critically Injures Costume Designer
Muslim Brunson, a repeat offender with a history of mental health issues, faces attempted murder charges as Megan Berg remains on a respirator following the brutal assault.
- Muslim Brunson, 46, allegedly attacked 25-year-old Megan Berg in Soho, slashing her neck with a broken bottle and leaving her in critical condition.
- Brunson, a career criminal with prior arrests for violent crimes, is being held without bail and has been ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation.
- Prosecutors revealed that Brunson shouted a lethal threat before the attack, further highlighting the severity of the incident.
- Authorities are investigating Brunson's history of mental illness, including prior psychiatric hospitalizations and violent delusions, as a potential factor in the attack.
- The assault has reignited debates over lenient sentencing policies and systemic failures in addressing recidivism and mental health in New York City.