Chaos Ensues at Union Square as Twitch Streamer's Giveaway Sparks Riot

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Twitch streamer Kai Cenat has been charged with inciting a riot and unlawful assembly after thousands of people gathered in Union Square in New York City for a giveaway event. The event drew massive crowds, obstructing traffic and leading to acts of violence towards the police and the public. Several police officers were injured, and numerous arrests were made. Cenat, who has millions of followers on various social media platforms, did not obtain a permit or notify the police about the gathering. He has been charged with multiple offenses.
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