Secret Tunnel Discovery at Brooklyn Synagogue Leads to Brawl and Arrests

False Claims Circulate on Social Media Amid Ongoing Investigation into Structural Damage

An underground tunnel was discovered at the Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters, a historic Brooklyn synagogue, leading to a brawl between police and worshippers.
The tunnel was reportedly built in secret by young men in the community, with some claiming it was part of an 'expansion' plan envisioned by the former head of the movement, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson.
Social media posts have spread false claims about the tunnel, including baseless allegations of child sex trafficking.
Nine people were arrested following the conflict, with charges including criminal mischief, reckless endangerment, and obstructing governmental administration.
New York City building safety agents are inspecting the synagogue for potential structural damage caused by the unauthorized tunnel.