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David Paterson: “There was no attempt to steal, no attempt to commit other…”

Featuring: David Paterson, Democratic | Former Governor of New York

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Former Gov. David Paterson speaks out after being attacked on UES with son

Published | Video Starts at 03:19

And this, as I saw it, was an incident that started between young people who were having a fight and, and a difference of opinion to an adult involved situation where There was no attempt to steal, no attempt to commit other types of crimes, but it definitely was an attempt to win a fight. Can you tell us about the extent of your injuries and Anthony's injuries that you have sustained and what he's dealing with right now? Anthony had five stitches put in his lower lip. (03:19–03:28)

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Asserts that the incident was not a robbery or crime but an attempt to win a fight.

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