Banker from Moelis, who was captured on video physically assaulting a female, has resigningly abandoned his position.
In a shocking turn of events, banker Jonathan Kaye has left Moelis following a video that surfaced showing him punching a woman during a Pride celebration in Brooklyn. The incident, which took place on June 8, has sparked controversy and prompted an ongoing criminal investigation by the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office.
The video, first reported by New York City's NBC4 on June 11, shows Kaye rushing towards a group of people, instigating a confrontation. According to reports, Kaye called the group a "bunch of useful idiots." The altercation escalated, with Kaye pushing multiple people, causing injuries, and eventually punching one woman, identified as Micah. The incident resulted in Micah suffering a broken nose, lacerations, a black eye, and losing consciousness. One of the people Kaye pushed fell and scraped their ankle.
Micah and her friends acknowledged avoiding Kaye due to his angry demeanor. Accounts of the incident differ, with some suggesting Kaye was surrounded by a group protesting Israel's military action in Gaza. However, the exact circumstances leading to the altercation remain unclear.
In response to the incident, Moelis has removed Kaye's biography from its website and appointed Rick Polhemus to run Moelis's U.S. business services in Kaye's place. Kaye's spokesperson has stated that he felt threatened and needed to defend himself during the incident. The spokesperson also mentioned that Kaye has lived peacefully in New York City for a quarter of a century with no history of physical altercation.
Micah, on the other hand, claims that Kaye instigated the attack. She splashed Kaye with water to make him retreat. It's worth noting that as of June 11, Micah had not planned to file a police report. However, the New York Police Department confirmed a report was filed on June 12.
As of now, the investigation into the incident is ongoing, and no confirmed or publicly accessible updates on its status exist. Checking current news outlets or official police statements would be advisable for the latest information.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining peace and respect during public events, especially those celebrating diversity and inclusivity, such as Pride celebrations.
The incident involving banker Jonathan Kaye, reportedly involving a physical altercation during a Pride celebration in Brooklyn, has led to his removal from Moelis and a criminal investigation by the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office. In the video that surfaced, Kaye is seen instigating a confrontation and causing injuries, including a broken nose to one woman, Micah. Meanwhile, Micah claims self-defense, stating she was the one who splashed Kaye with water before the altercation. The ongoing investigation into the incident is generating general-news headlines and falls under the category of crime-and-justice.
