Hundreds of protestors clash with NYPD outside Harris campaign fundraiser, some charged criminally

Protesters held signs that read, “Kamala=Genocide” and “Silent on Genocide.”

Published: August 15, 2024 4:20pm

Updated: August 15, 2024 4:21pm

About 300 pro-Palestinian protesters assembled in Harlem across the street from a fundraiser for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign on Wednesday night and 14 of them were taken into custody, police said on Thursday.

In that group, nine were issued criminal court summonses and released.

Three others were issued "desk appearance tickets" and two protestors, Aida Kapica and Keli Sutter, were criminally charged, according to a report.

Protesters held signs that read, “Kamala=Genocide” and “Silent on Genocide.”

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