A 45-year-old man, James Rizzo, is in custody after police say he attacked an NYU student on her way to class in Greenwich Village. Surveillance video shows the moment the suspect approached her from behind before she says he grabbed her hair and threw her to the ground. The student, Amelia Lewis, shared her experience on social media, urging others to stay alert. Rizzo now faces charges including persistent sexual abuse, forcible touching, and assault.
Posted December 3, 2025 7:13am EST