A New York woman claims her life is in shambles after a now-viral video appeared to show her making a false 911 call, alleging that an “African-American man” was…
Amy Cooper, the subject of a viral video recorded in New York City’s Central Park, claimed to CNN on Monday that her „entire life is being destroyed right now“ after the posting of a now-viral video on social media.
The clip in question, which has been viewed nearly 30 million times, was originally posted by Melody Cooper – no relation to Amy – on Twitter. Melody detailed that her brother – now identified as Christian Cooper – is an avid bird-watcher and recorded the woman after asking her to put her dog on a leash – as required by park rules.
Oh, when Karens take a walk with their dogs off leash in the famous Bramble in NY’s Central Park, where it is clearly posted on signs that dogs MUST be leashed at all times, and someone like my brother (an avid birder) politely asks her to put her dog on the leash. pic.twitter.com/3YnzuATsDm
“Please tell them whatever you like,” Christian is overheard replying from behind the camera.
“I’m in the Ramble and there is a man – African-American, he has a bicycle helmet – he is recording me and threatening me and my dog,” she said to the 911 dispatcher, before repeating, “There is an African-American man.
