Wealthy Banker Resigns Following Assault Incident at New York Pride Event
Money | June 24, 2024, 11:43 p.m.
Jonathan Kaye, a millionaire investment banker, has resigned from his position at Moelis & Company after a video surfaced showing him punching a Black woman during a pride event in New York. The incident left the woman with a broken nose and other injuries. Kaye claimed the woman had insulted him regarding the Israel-Hamas war. His spokesperson stated he felt threatened and acted in self-defense. The New York City Police Department is investigating the assault. Kaye, who also worked at CitiBank, resides in a $4 million home in Park Slope. The viral video led to Kaye being put on leave by his firm. The incident has sparked debates around antisemitism and self-defense.