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Pro-Life Influencer Sues Alleged Attacker After Manhattan DA’s Case Dismissal

The criminal charge was tossed after prosecutors missed a discovery deadline, a lapse the office has acknowledged.

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Anti-abortion supporters celebrate the ruling that overturned Roe.v Wade - McClain WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 24: Savannah Craven, center, and other anti-abortion supporters celebrate outside the Supreme Court of the United States as the court issued a ruling that overturns Roe v. Wade on Friday June 24, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Matt McClain/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Overview

  • Savannah Craven Antao filed a Nov. 18 civil complaint in Bronx Supreme Court seeking compensatory and punitive damages for assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
  • The suit says she incurred more than $3,000 in medical bills for stitches and treatment and is represented by the Thomas More Society.
  • Craven Antao alleges Brianna J. Rivers punched her during an April 3 street interview in Harlem for Live Action; Rivers was arrested and initially charged with second-degree assault.
  • The criminal case was dismissed in July after the Manhattan District Attorney’s office failed to meet a discovery deadline, and the office later issued an apology and said it is taking internal steps.
  • The complaint claims Rivers mocked Craven Antao’s religious beliefs online, promoted a “BAM!” T-shirt referencing the incident, and that prosecutors declined to refile felony or pursue hate crime charges, while Rivers previously posted an apology that also defended her actions.