New York City Councilwoman Arrested for Carrying a Gun While Observing Pro-Palestinian Rally

October 13, 2023

by Awr Hawkins Breitbart.com

New York City councilwoman Inna Vernikov was arrested Thursday after allegedly being spotted carrying a gun while observing a pro-Palestinian rally at CUNY’s Brooklyn College.

The New York Post reported a source indicated “[Vernikov] was observed with the but-end of a firearm (handgun) protruding from the front portion of her pants.”

She allegedly observed the rally from around noon until 2:45 p.m. She surrendered to police around 2:50 a.m. Friday.

According to the Post, police were notified that Vernikov was allegedly armed and “the Councilwoman was contacted and she turned herself in to the 70 Precinct, in the company of her attorney.”