Christian Cooper Refuses To Cooperate In ‘Central Park Karen’ Investigation: ‘She’s Already Paid A Steep Price’
Christian Cooper, the black birdwatcher who had the police called on him by a white woman in New York’s Central Park has refused to cooperate with the Manhattan District Attorney’s investigation into the incident, according to The Daily Mail.
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As we previously reported, Amy Cooper, 41 — who has no relation to Christian — was branded ‘Central Park Karen’ back in May after she was caught on cell phone video lying to cops that she was being threatened by Christian Cooper, 57, after he politely asked her to put her dog on a leash, which is required in the park.
Although Amy was charged with falsely reporting an incident in the third degree on Monday, Christian does not want her to be punished. The news site reports that he has not cooperated with the prosecutor’s investigation, and says he believes the woman has suffered enough after having her reputation destroyed and being fired from her job. While speaking with The New York Times, Christian explained that “on the one hand, she’s already paid a steep price,” adding, “That’s not enough of a deterrent to others? Bringing her more misery just seems like piling on. If the DA feels the need to pursue charges, he should pursue charges. But he can do that without me,” Cooper said.
Meanwhile, Cyrus Vance, the Manhattan district attorney is committed to handling this situation accordingly. Vance said Monday: “Our office initiated a prosecution of Amy Cooper for falsely reporting an incident in the third degree. “We are strongly committed to holding perpetrators of this conduct accountable.”
Cooper was issued a desk appearance ticket and will be arraigned on October 14. Socialites, what are your thoughts on this? Sound off in the comment box below!
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