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Senator Defuses Street Fight With Verbal Judo | New York City News
In a dramatic street brawl in Brooklyn, state senator Stephen Chan — a former Marine and NYPD sergeant — stepped in to stop a brutal assault on a 35-year-old man. Using his “verbal judo” skills, Chan de-escalated the chaos, telling the attacker it wasn’t worth it. Witnesses say the scene was terrifying and could have ended fatally. Chan noticed a knife on the ground, underscoring the danger. Though the victim walked away unharmed, Chan downplayed the heroics, crediting his lifelong public service mindset. Police are still searching for the suspect, and Chan urges anyone in similar situations…
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