Overview
A detailed account of the incident involving License and NYPD in Times Square reveals discrepancies between social media rumors and actual events, highlighting law enforcement surveillance and evolving risks for the Squeeze Team.
Incident Recap: Times Square Stream
- License was live streaming in Times Square with others when NYPD units quickly surrounded his location.
- Mooch, another streamer, noticed a police presence before the rapid police response.
- Multiple NYPD units coordinated from different directions, securing the area in under a minute.
- License attempted to leave, leading to chaos; NYPD claims an officer’s foot was run over during the incident.
- The stream’s camera was turned down during key moments, obscuring exact details.
- The officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries, elevating the legal seriousness of the case.
Aftermath and Online Reaction
- Social media and news outlets spread unconfirmed reports of License’s arrest, leading to widespread speculation.
- License later posted online, stating he and a team member (Devious) were lying low and out of state.
- Their social media activity indicated they evaded immediate arrest.
Analysis of Police Tactics
- The unusually rapid and coordinated police response suggests prior monitoring and pre-positioning.
- NYPD now operates a social media unit that may track high-profile streamers in real time.
- The event appears to have been a targeted operation, not a chance encounter.
Legal Risks and Precedents
- Comparisons were drawn to the Squeeze Benz case, where authorities collected long-term evidence before arrest.
- NYPD may be building a broader conspiracy or racketeering case against License and associates using accumulated online content.
- The physical incident with an officer further increases License’s legal exposure.
Ongoing Developments
- License reappeared on stream after the incident, disproving immediate arrest rumors.
- His continued public activity may further endanger him as law enforcement intensifies scrutiny.
Decisions
- License and Devious decided to go into hiding immediately after the incident.
- License chose to resume streaming despite heightened police attention.
Action Items
- TBD – License, Devious: Remain cautious about public activity and social media presence to avoid further legal risk.