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NYC Times Square Hotel Cab Dispatcher Dies After Punch, Attacker Released Due to Loophole

Jul 10, 2024, 10:48 PM

A cab dispatcher working at a Times Square hotel in NYC has died after being sucker punched by an irate driver. The incident occurred after the dispatcher skipped over the driver in the cab queue. According to police, the attack left the dispatcher unconscious, and he died days later from his injuries. Cops noted that video evidence shows the dispatcher was clearly knocked unconscious. The attacker was released due to a legal loophole, sparking outrage and concern over the handling of the case.