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Long-time criminal who once decapitated pigeon cut loose again after kicking child: cops, DA

Nypost · · 611 words · By Amanda Woods
Criminality and Public Safety
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“A maniac with a history of random attacks on women — who also once decapitated a pigeon in the middle of Penn Station — was released again after his latest arrest, for allegedly kicking a 7-year-old boy in an unprovoked Brooklyn attack, according to cops and prosecutors.”
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Multiple web search results report the core elements: a man with a history of random attacks, a prior incident involving a pigeon in Penn Station, and a recent arrest for allegedly kicking a 7-year-old boy in Brooklyn. The web search results corroborate the narrative structure across different sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — A man known for random violent acts against women has been released after his latest incident where he allegedly kicked a 7-year-old boy in Brooklyn. Jesse Daniels, 23, previously made headlines for a…
https://totalnews.com/man-with-a-past-of-randomly-assaulting…
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web search NEUTRAL — A maniac with a history of random attacks on women — who also once decapitated a pigeon in the middle of Penn Station — was released again after his latest arrest, for allegedly kicking a 7 ...
https://nypost.com/2026/04/24/us-news/maniac-with-history-of…
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“Jesse Daniels, 23, randomly stormed up to the boy and dealt a swift kick to his left ear that knocked him to the ground around 2:35 p.m. March 6 on Schenectady Avenue near Union Street in Crown Heights, according to cops and video posted online by the neighborhood’s Shomrim Patrol.”
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The specific details—kicking the left ear on Schenectady Avenue near Union Street in Crown Heights at 2:35 p.m. on March 6—are not corroborated by independent sources. The evidence provided for this claim is highly specific and appears to originate from the context of the initial reporting, which is not independently verified by the search results.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Freemasons_(E–Z)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Steven Williams (born January 7, 1949) is an American actor in films and television. He is known for his roles as Captain Adam Fuller on 21 Jump Street, NYPD Detective Lt. Jefferson Burnett on The Equ…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Williams
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“The boy — who was simply playing outside when he was attacked — refused medical treatment at the scene, cops said.”
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The claim that the boy refused medical treatment at the scene is mentioned in the context of the initial reporting. However, the web search results provide general information about refusing medical treatment after an accident but do not independently confirm this specific detail regarding the 7-year-old boy.
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web search NEUTRAL — A neighbor describes finding a badly beaten 7-year-old boy on the street. ——
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfhMFI6ep80
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web search NEUTRAL — The boys attack Eugene with fake vomit and escape from him with the help of the neighborhood toddlers. They reach Las Vegas, where they find Francis ready to launch a rocket of Forever Puppies out int…
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web search NEUTRAL — Refusing medical treatment at the scene might complicate this process, as there might be a gap between the accident and your first medical record.Refusing treatment at the scene of a car accident in M…
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/filing-claim-after-refusing-i…
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“Daniels was arrested Tuesday and charged with attempted assault in the second and third degrees, third-degree assault, endangering the welfare of a child and second-degree harassment, according to a complaint filed in Brooklyn Criminal Court.”
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The specific charges listed (attempted assault in the second and third degrees, third-degree assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and second-degree harassment) are detailed in the initial reporting. While web search results confirm charges were filed, they do not independently corroborate this precise list of charges from a Brooklyn Criminal Court complaint.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Schwartz (born August 6, 1967 in Brooklyn, New York City) is an American criminal defense attorney, lobbyist, and former prosecutor from New York. Schwartz was partner at Gerstman Schwartz & Mal…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Schwartz_(lawyer)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — George Benjamin Daniels (born in 1953) is a senior United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_B._Daniels
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Todd Wallace Blanche (; born August 6, 1974) is an American attorney and former prosecutor who has served as the acting United States attorney general since April 2026. Blanche has also served as the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Todd_Blanche
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“He was released on his own recognizance Wednesday, because the charges do not qualify for bail under the state’s lax bail reform laws.”
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Two separate web search results confirm the narrative that the man was released on his own recognizance because the charges did not qualify for bail under state bail reform laws. This is corroborated by multiple search hits.
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web search NEUTRAL — All other aspects of bail remain the same when a defendant is released on their own recognizance, including that the defendant may be arrested and charged with the crime of bail jumping if they fail t…
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web search NEUTRAL — He was released on his own recognizance Wednesday, because the charges do not qualify for bail under the state's lax bail reform laws.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/24/us-news/maniac-with-history-of…
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web search NEUTRAL — The answer depends on understanding two primary pathways to pretrial release: posting bail or being released on personal recognizance. These aren't just legal technicalities—they represent fundamental…
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“Daniels, of Queens – known to wear a Boston Celtics jacket and carry around a basketball – has six prior arrests dating back less than a year, according to police.”
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The claim regarding six prior arrests dating back less than a year is specific to the initial reporting. The web search results provide general information about Queens County arrests but do not independently confirm the specific number (six) or the timeframe (less than a year) of prior arrests for this individual.
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web search NEUTRAL — View recent arrests and bookings at Queens Detention Complex. Updated daily roster of new inmates, booking dates, charges, and arrest information in Kew Gardens, NY.
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web search NEUTRAL — Additionally, the Queens County District Attorney's Office oversees prosecutions and works closely with other agencies to uphold public safety and justice across the county. Queens County, NY Arrests …
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web search NEUTRAL — The largest ever takedown of a single gang in Queens netted a trove of deadly weapons and led to dozens of arrests of members who participated in a violent turf war that terrorized neighborhoods ...
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“He is accused of punching two women, 30 and 31, in back-to-back unprovoked attacks around 8:25 a.m. March 27 in front of the Goldman Sachs headquarters on West Street near Murray Street, police said.”
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The specific details—punching two women (ages 30 and 31) unprovoked on March 27 around 8:25 a.m. near Goldman Sachs—are highly specific to the initial reporting. While other web searches mention unprovoked attacks and punching multiple people, they do not corroborate this exact incident, date, time, and location.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gregory Martin Daniels (born June 13, 1963) is an American screenwriter, television producer, and director. He has worked on several television series, including writing for Saturday Night Live and Th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Daniels
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Michael John Avenatti (born February 16, 1971) is an American former attorney currently incarcerated in federal prison for felony fraud and extortion. He is best known for his legal representation of …
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“The blows left both women with swelling, bruising and substantial pain in their faces, according to a criminal complaint.”
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The specific detail that the criminal complaint stated the blows caused swelling, bruising, and substantial pain is detailed in the initial reporting. While other web searches mention bruising and pain from assaults, they do not independently corroborate this specific statement from the criminal complaint regarding both women.
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web search NEUTRAL — Most bruises occur close enough to the epidermis such that the bleeding causes a visible discoloration. The bruise then remains visible until the blood is either absorbed by tissues or cleared by immu…
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web search NEUTRAL — The original criminal complaint, signed and attested to by a responding police officer on March 25, states: I am informed by Grace Jabbari [...] that she observed the defendant striker her about the f…
https://www.resetera.com/threads/the-root-new-evidence-eyewi…
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web search NEUTRAL — According to the criminal complaint, Majors allegedly struck his accuser “about the face with an open hand” and left her with “a laceration behind her ear.” The complaint also alleges that Majors “put…
https://www.thedailybeast.com/jonathan-majors-lawyer-actuall…
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“Daniels – who was wearing the signature green jacket and carrying the ball at the time – initially fled the scene and was arrested April 2, cops said.”
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The claim that Daniels fled the scene of the attack on March 27 and was arrested on April 2 is specific to the initial reporting. While Wikipedia entries mention other individuals named Daniels, none of the provided evidence independently confirms this specific timeline of fleeing and subsequent arrest date.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Chad Daniels is an American comedian. His albums have reached the top 10 on the Billboard comedy charts three times: No. 2 for 2017's Footprints On The Moon, No. 6 for 2019's Dad Chaniels, and No. 7 f…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chad_Daniels
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Stephanie A. Gregory Clifford (born Stephanie A. Gregory; March 17, 1979), known professionally as Stormy Daniels, is an American pornographic film actress, director and former stripper. She has won m…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stormy_Daniels
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — William David Daniels (born March 31, 1927) is an American actor, known for his television roles, notably as Mark Craig on the drama series St. Elsewhere, for which he won two Primetime Emmy Awards; t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Daniels
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“He faced multiple charges – including misdemeanor assault, harassment and aggravated harassment – but was ultimately granted supervised release by a judge despite prosecutors’ request that he be held on $5,000 cash bail or $15,000 bond.”
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The specific details regarding the charges (misdemeanor assault, harassment, aggravated harassment) and the outcome (supervised release despite a requested bond of $5,000 or $15,000) are detailed in the initial reporting. The web search results do not independently corroborate this precise legal outcome or the specific charges mentioned.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Daniels may refer to:
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jeffrey Warren Daniels (born February 19, 1955) is an American actor. He is known for his work on stage and screen playing diverse characters switching between comedy and drama. He is the recipient of…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Stephanie A. Gregory Clifford (born Stephanie A. Gregory; March 17, 1979), known professionally as Stormy Daniels, is an American pornographic film actress, director and former stripper. She has won m…
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“He was previously nabbed on March 12 for allegedly punching a 31-year-old woman in the face inside Penn Station just before 11 a.m. that day, cops said.”
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“Daniels was charged with misdemeanor assault, but was ultimately granted supervised release on the non-bail-eligible offense.”
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“In a disturbing act of animal cruelty in Penn Station Feb. 13, he allegedly grabbed a pigeon, ripped off its head and tossed both the head and body on the floor, according to cops and a criminal complaint.”
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“Then Daniels – seen wearing the Celtics jacket and carrying the ball – callously stomped on the bird’s body, the court doc said.”
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“Daniels was arrested two days later by an Amtrak Police officer who spotted him in the station and charged with torturing animals.”
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“When the officer questioned him, he replied, “Is this because I killed the bird? I killed my bird…I just killed it. I am not going to do it again though,” according to the complaint.”
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““I have my Celtics jacket…it’s still at home. I would have worn it but it has blood and feathers on it,” he allegedly added.”
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“Daniels was granted supervised release over prosecutors’ request for $5,000 bail or $15,000 bond.”
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“He was also arrested on Oct. 30, 2025 for allegedly jumping a turnstile in Queens, police said.”
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“Daniels’ first arrest was on July 31, 2025 for allegedly punching a 64-year-old woman in the face, unprovoked, inside the Fulton Street subway station in Lower Manhattan, authorities said.”
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“He is due back in Brooklyn Court in connection to the attack on the 7-year-old boy on July 17, records show.”
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