June 10th 2024.
Jonathan Kaye, a wealthy investment banker, is facing accusations of physically assaulting a woman during a Pride event in Brooklyn, New York. The incident, which was caught on camera, shows a man wearing a beige suit-style jacket and holding a bag in his left hand, allegedly punching a woman with his right fist, causing her to fall on the street. Shocked onlookers can be heard reacting in disbelief as the man walks away from the scene.
The victim, who goes by the handle @hellosami on social media, shared the video with a caption asking for help in identifying the man who punched her. It didn't take long for social media users to identify the suspect as Jonathan Kaye, the managing director of Moelis & Company, a prominent investment bank. According to his company bio, Kaye is a leader in the industry, having advised on numerous successful transactions.
The victim also shared a post from Moelis & Co celebrating Pride Month and their commitment to an inclusive workplace. This raised questions about why their managing director would engage in such violent behavior towards a member of the LGBTQ+ community. The New York Police Department has stated that they are aware of the video and encourage anyone who has been a victim to file a police report.
In response to the incident, Moelis & Co has placed Kaye on leave while they conduct their own investigation. A spokesperson for the company stated that they take the matter very seriously and are working to gather all the facts. This incident is not an isolated one, as multiple women have reported being punched in the face by random men in New York City in recent months.
Former Real Housewives star Bethany Frankel, a student at Parsons School of Fashion, and an influencer were among the women who shared their own experiences of being assaulted. In late March, a school bus aide had her jaw broken by a man who punched her while she was walking home. And in April, another woman was attacked outside of a McDonald's in Manhattan. It is unacceptable that these types of assaults continue to happen, and the victim in this case is asking for help in identifying her attacker.
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