Heshy Tischler was Arrested
Tonight, the NYPD tweeted that Heshy Tischler was arrested. (See here) His supporters showed up at the precinct where he was being held. (See video)
Tischler is a community activist in Borough Park, Brooklyn and is running for City Council. Last week, Tischler was upset over the Cuomo Covid Closures, so he held several anti – restriction protests on 13th Avenue.
At the October 7th protest, Jacob Kornbluh, a reporter for Jewish Insider was assaulted.
Some members of the community are claiming it was a peaceful protest. It’s not a peaceful protest if a journalist is assaulted!
Tonight, Channel 1 News announced that Heshy Tischler was charged with inciting a riot and unlawful imprisonment! Tischler was put in cuffs and arrested in an unmarked police cars. See here
Tischler claimed he was was going to turn himself in on Monday morning. He objected to the police picking him up on Sunday after the Jewish holiday finished.
Yes, they got me finally. I am being arrested on Monday morning by the @NYPD66Pct at 10:00 am for inciting a riot.
Pastor Mcall & Jeffry Davis will be taking me in.
This comes after asking for peaceful protest with absolute no violence, tweeted.@jacobkornbluh threatened me. pic.twitter.com/Idw3rxJg6Y
— Heshy Tischler (@HeshyTischlerNY) October 9, 2020
It’s 12:00 am on Monday, October 12th and protesters are outside Kornbluh’s home. (See here) That’s not right!!
Rowdy crowd. Borough Park protesters. Outside @jacobkornbluh house following Heshy Tischler arrest. They seem REALLY angry. pic.twitter.com/W3jYFrJf2K
— Andrea Karshan (((????? ????))) (@karshanandrea) October 12, 2020
People are sending Jacob Kornbluh messages of support on Twitter. He responded here.
Police are outside of the journalist’s home – see here. Hopefully, the police can send these people home so Jacob and the people in his building can get some sleep.
Hugs,
marlene
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