NYC activist allegedly elbows counter-protester at Mount Sinai protest

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 16:26 · Archive

Jay Walker, president of Gays Against Guns, allegedly elbowed counter-protester Christiane Torello during a protest outside Mount Sinai Hospital on 5 November.

Jay Walker, president of Gays Against Guns and a 2026 NYC Pride Grand Marshal, allegedly elbowed counter-protester Christiane Torello in the chest during a protest outside Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan on 5 November. Walker was part of a group rallying against the hospital's September decision to end transgender treatments for minors, following a Department of Justice investigation into youth gender transition procedures. The hospital is no longer providing any type of gender-affirming care for minors, including surgeries, puberty blockers and hormones.

Torello regularly attends these protests as a counter-protester, opposing the treatments. According to video she captured, she questioned Walker before he allegedly wound his elbow up and struck her in the chest, then repeatedly shouted at her to 'get away from me'. Torello said demonstrators often attempt to obstruct her path and shove their signs in her face, but she described this incident as more violent than most of the rallies she has attended.

How it is being reported

• LGBTQ+ activist accused of assault after being questioned about trans youth rights at NYC protestGays Against Guns NY President Jay Walker is accused of using his elbow to hit counter-protester Christiane Torello in the chestNew York Post · 14 Nov, 16:14
• NYC woman allegedly struck by LGBTQ+ activist after questioning trans youth treatments: 'Never have answers'LGBTQ+ activist Jay Walker allegedly elbowed a counter-protester outside Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City as she questioned his support for youth transgender procedures.Fox News · 14 Nov, 10:56

In this story: Jay Walker · Christiane Torello · Mount Sinai Hospital · Gays Against Guns · New York City

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