A shocking incident occurred in Staten Island, involving a woman being dragged by her hair into the street. The victim, Jasmine Adams, alleges that the deli cashier mistakenly assumed she was transgender, leading to this violent encounter. Adams has now filed a lawsuit against the West Brighton Deli & Grill and its owner, seeking legal action for assault and battery.
According to Adams, the incident took place during a misunderstanding over a marijuana purchase. The cashier, frustrated with the situation, accused Adams of trying to get him fired and referred to her as a “transvestite.” The cashier has not been named in the lawsuit or publicly identified.
HuffPost obtained video footage showing a man, dressed in a white Denver Nuggets jersey, dragging Adams by her hair and kicking her in the head while bystanders watched in shock.
One of the bystanders can be heard in the video saying, “You don’t need to be doing all that.”
In an interview with the New York Daily News, Adams revealed that she went into the deli that night to buy marijuana for a friend.
Although marijuana is legal in New York City, only a few establishments have obtained licenses to sell it. Many other stores, including delis and convenience stores, continue to sell it without a license.
Adams explained that because she personally doesn’t smoke, she called her friend to ensure she was making the correct purchase for $40. Unfortunately, the cashier misunderstood her intentions and thought she was trying to negotiate the price.
The cashier allegedly threw the marijuana on the ground after Adams paid for it. When she requested a refund, he became angry and accused her of trying to get him fired.
According to the lawsuit, the cashier noticed a pride flag on Adams’ watchband and proceeded to call her a “transvestite.” He then maced her and dragged her outside by her hair.
Adams, who identifies as bisexual, strongly emphasized that regardless of her gender identity, the cashier had no right to physically assault her.
When questioned about the incident, Adams asked, “Why were you so comfortable putting your hands on me? I wasn’t being aggressive. I didn’t have any weapons. I was simply a customer.”
The New York City Police Department has confirmed that Adams filed a report, aligned with the details mentioned in her lawsuit. However, no arrests have been made yet, and an investigation is ongoing.
HuffPost reached out to the NYPD 102nd Precinct and the deli for comments, but neither has responded at this time.
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