Pro-Life Activist Assaulted During Street Interview in Harlem

Savannah Craven Antao suffered injuries after being struck by Brianna Rivers in a heated exchange about abortion; the assailant remains at large as the investigation continues.

Savannah Craven Antao, a pro-life activist with Live Action, was physically assaulted on April 3, 2025, during a street interview in Harlem, New York City.
The incident, captured on video, shows Brianna Rivers striking Antao twice after a heated exchange about abortion and foster care, leaving Antao with a laceration requiring stitches.
Rivers has issued a public apology but claimed she was provoked by Antao's behavior; Antao denies any provocation and maintains her commitment to pro-life activism.
The NYPD investigation is ongoing, with Rivers yet to be apprehended despite her identification and public acknowledgment of the assault.
The viral video of the attack has sparked significant online backlash, with calls for Rivers' arrest and broader discussions about violence in public discourse on contentious issues.