Venezuelan Migrant Sentenced to 364 Days for Assaulting NYPD Officer in Times Square

Sep 3, 2024, 10:17 PM

Darwin Andres Gomez-Izquiel, a 19-year-old Venezuelan migrant, has been sentenced to 364 days in jail for kicking a police officer during a brawl in Times Square. The incident, which took place during a riot, led to Gomez-Izquiel pleading guilty to second-degree assault. Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Laura Ward issued a stern warning during the sentencing. Gomez-Izquiel smirked but remained silent when given the chance to speak. The police union has expressed dissatisfaction with the sentence, calling it 'not enough.' Gomez-Izquiel faces deportation to Venezuela following his jail term.