Teenage Girl Arrested for Subway Attack in NYC

A 16-year-old girl has been arrested by the NYPD after allegedly assaulting an Asian American woman and harassing her family on a subway in New York City. The incident, which was captured on video and went viral, is being investigated as a hate crime. The victim, Sue Young, hopes for a mediated discussion with the suspect and wants to decrease racial tension between the Black and Asian communities. The bystander who filmed the incident, Joanna Lin, hopes for an apology from the teen and emphasizes the need to prevent future incidents of bullying. The investigation is ongoing, and Young emphasizes the importance of holding everyone accountable, not just law enforcement.
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