Twitch streamer Kai Cenat accused of ‘inciting a riot’ with video game giveaway in Manhattan’s Union Square in New York
A social media influencer is facing charges after a giveaway in a New York City park erupted in chaos Friday, authorities said. New York City Police Chief Jeffrey Maddrey told reporters that the video Game live- stream er, Kai Cenat, was in custody and is likely to be charged with at least two counts of inciting a riot and unlawful assembly. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Social media star arrested after ‘giveaway’ sparks riot in New York park. Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >> As of Friday night, it wasn’t immediately clear if he had been booked. Cenat, 21, had been removed from the area for his safety after thousands of mostly young people descended on Manhattan’s Union Square on Friday afternoon, Maddrey said earlier. Maddrey said that 65 people were arrested. Thirty of them were juveniles, he said. Twitch star Kai Cenat prompted a riot when he announced he would be giving away gaming gear at a New York park. Credit: Getty Images They were taken i...