Bronx Woman Who Punched Pro-Life Activist During Street Interview Arrested
The Bronx woman who was recorded punching an anti-abortion activist in the face last weekend has been arrested, the NYPD has confirmed to The Post.
30-year-old Brianna J. Rivers was arrested Thursday (April 10) on one count of second-degree assault for the incident that found her attacking interviewer Savannah Craven Antao, a reporter for pro-life advocacy group Live Action. The activist celebrated Rivers’ arrest with an Instagram post, writing, “Just got word from detectives Brianna J Rivers was arrested! God is good!,” adding within the caption, “Thank you detectives at the 28th precinct NYC!#BlueLivesMatter #JusticeIsServed #ThankYouGod.”
Shortly after the incident, Rivers shared her thoughts on the matter, acknowledging that things should not have turned physical while also accusing Craven Antao of provoking her violent response. The original clip found both women passionately defending their opposing stances on abortion.
“To Savannah, I sincerely apologize but cannot sit around and allow you to continue pushing this one sided narrative. I understand hands being put on someone is never the answer, but throwing rocks and hiding hands is worse,” Rivers shared via Facebook. “She knows the truth and she needs to release the footage in its entirety. Savannah is a professional antagonist not a ‘reporter’ and the truth will be told.”
Rivers added via an Instagram post, “I will not allow my image to be defamed by this woman’s actions. Anyone who knows me knows how respectful I am, I don’t even litter, there’s no way you believe I’m punching people for disagreeing with my POV.”
See the original clip below.
