Guardian Angels' Vigilante Takedown of Suspect During Live TV Interview in Times Square

The Guardian Angels, led by founder Curtis Sliwa, tackled a man they claimed to be a migrant shoplifter during a live TV interview in Times Square, but the NYPD stated that the man was just a pest trying to disrupt filming. Sliwa and his group have been vocal about their efforts to combat migrant crime in the city, with Sliwa criticizing Mayor Eric Adams for his policies. This incident adds to the controversial history of the Guardian Angels, including Sliwa's previous arrest and admission to faking crimes for publicity.