A Florida man reportedly lit himself on fire near the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse on Friday afternoon.
The incident reportedly took place at around 1:35 p.m. on April 19, while former president Donald Trump’s trial was underway.
According to fire and police officials, St. Augustine resident Max Azzarello, 37, doused himself with an alcohol-based liquid used for cleaning before lighting himself on fire. He reportedly threw flyers into the air while walking through the park before setting the fire. According to theCNN , the flyers reportedly said “NYU is a mob front” as well as other allegations of the school’s alleged offenses. The New York Times also reported that some of the flyers mentioned former president George W. Bush, former vice president Al Gore, and David Boies, and also contained anti-government conspiracy theories.
Azzarello was badly burned and taken away in an ambulance to the New York Presbyterian-Cornell Burn Unit. He is listed in critical condition.The Bomb Squad is checking the park for any additional devices in regard to the incident.Emily Davenport is the Digital Editor of amNewYork Metro. She covers entertainment, business and things to do stories around New York City, both in writing and through video.
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