Posted on 12/08/2021 8:48:19 AM PST by blam
Quick, somebody check Chris Cuomo's alibi!
In the latest act of aggravated vandalism to make headlines in the Big Apple, the New York Post reports that a man has been arrested for allegedly setting fire to the Christmas tree standing outside the News Corp building in midtown Manhattan. The tree, which is notable for being situated outside Fox News' midtown studio (which is inside the building, downstairs from other Rupert Murdoch-controlled media properties like the NY Post and the Wall Street Journal), attracts crowds of holiday gawkers every year since it's located just around the corner from the 30 Rock Christmas Tree.
The seasonal display was set ablaze some time after midnight. The flames quickly consumed the tree, and also damaged three other nearby trees decorated with Christmas lights.
NYPD closed off the surrounding streets while the FDNY tried to put out the blaze.
Video of the blaze was shared on social media by local TV news stations which covered the fire.
ABC 7 NY reported that the suspect in custody was an adult male from Brooklyn. They added that the tree has likely been damaged beyond repair.
But Fox News said in a statement on the "tree lighting" that it would recreate the Christmas tree as soon as possible, even as some liberals took to Twitter to gloat.
Found the photo I’m using for my Christmas cards! pic.twitter.com/mqbA2Q44bV — Caroline Orr Bueno, Ph.D (@RVAwonk) December 8, 2021
Meanwhile, CNN's Brian Stelter managed to score a scoop. As CNN's ratings sink, is Stelter angling for a job at Fox News?
Ainsley Earhardt on Fox this morning: "Someone did this to spoil our Christmas, but that's not going to happen. This Scrooge is not going to get away with it." https://t.co/rU23kdE17d — Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) December 8, 2021
Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott: "We will not let this deliberate and brazen act of cowardice deter us. We are in the process of rebuilding and installing a new tree as a message that there can be peace, light and joy even during a dark moment like this." https://t.co/LE1CuUbPm2 — Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) December 8, 2021 Fox News didn't share its timeline for when it expects the rebuilt tree to debut.
VIDEO
Christmas tree set on fire outside Fox News in Manhattan
https://rumble.com/vqfagu-christmas-tree-set-on-fire-outside-fox-news-in-manhattan-new-york-suspect-a.html
One of the guys on FOX this morning said he had a rap sheet.
But his mama said "He is basically a good boy. Stabbed somebody when he got angry, a few understandable things we all do every day. But basically a good boy."
Thanks for the screenshot with article.
When I saw the headline on regular news I thought it meant a little fire about a foot high and people dowsing it quickly. Not at all.
This stuff has to be opposed strongly, not tolerated and shrugged off.
Thanks for the link.
Another
Hey, is that an act of DOMESTIC TERRORISM? Shouldn’t the FBI send some agents? Who did the perp discuss this with? Shouldn’t they be locked up without bail?
From the article:
The alleged firebug’s motive remains unclear, cops said late Wednesday morning.
“It’s an individual that’s known to us — he has a series of low level arrests and drug arrests,” Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said on WPIX. “He was issued some earlier this year — some appearance tickets and didn’t come back to court, which unfortunately is something we see all too often. He also has some low-level arrests out of state — I believe it’s Texas.”
“I think it’s definitely one where he’s working alone,” Shea added. “That’s what it appears. This is all very fresh … It’s probably a little preliminary to say what the motivation was — was mental illness a factor? We’re looking at all of that and we’ll probably have more to say.”
Hahahahaha!!!! Perfection!
CBC was it NBC (any difference?) said it wasn’t politically motivated or PREMEDITATED!
Uhhh…what? He carried a bundle of newspapers up the 40 foot tall tree and set the fire with a lighter.
‘For gods sake if it wasn’t premeditated what was he doing with the newspapers?
I just don’t get it…feel like screaming. How can highly trained, college educated writers say things like that?
How does a Christmas tree cost a 1/2 million bucks?
Not even an idle thought crosses his mind.
Five years hard labor.
Then, deport his sorry butt!
RE: was mental illness a factor?
Does this count as evidence?:
Liberalism Is a Mental Disorder by Michael Savage (2006 book).
Suspect let go. To friend: “Hey, that was quick. Last time I was kept overnight but they apologized. Papers were backed up at court offices. Got any dope on you?”
Said it had like 100,000 light bulbs. Took a whole crew 21 hours to put up and decorate.
Next time, I will NOT pay extra for the fire retarding treatment!
RE: I feel like screaming....
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Justified.
His lawyer will say
“My client had been using the newspapers to look for a job.”
“His lighter was to light cigarettes like millions of smokers.”
“My client is the subject of anti-Asian prejudice. A non-Asian arsonist would have been let go by now.”
“I am suing Fox, NYC and the NY police department on his behalf. For $50 million.”
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