New Yorkers are seeking answers about the assailant who viciously attacked a 60-year-old woman at Harlem’s 116th Street station. The video of the incident has gone viral, showing him repeatedly striking her with her own cane. It’s clear that this individual should not have been roaming freely in society.
This behavior is disturbing and reflects a dangerous individual. However, it is unfortunate that authorities often only take action after such individuals have caused harm to others, if they take action at all.
The suspect, Norton Blake, 43, has a history of nine prior arrests, including multiple assaults on police officers. At least one of those arrests was for resisting arrest. The victim’s daughter echoed the sentiments of all New Yorkers, stating that he needs help and should not be allowed on the streets.
In the coming days, we may discover whether the suspect has a history of serious mental illness. This incident follows a disturbing pattern of individuals with untreated mental health issues causing chaos in the city’s subways.
If Blake has been in and out of hospitals, jails, and prisons without receiving proper treatment, it highlights the failure of our criminal justice and mental health systems.
While Mayor Eric Adams has made some progress in involuntarily committing mentally ill homeless individuals, the limitations imposed by the law prevent the NYPD and the courts from taking stronger action. Unfortunately, the progressives in power seem content with this situation.
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