The duo was reportedly seen “moving erratically” in a video that was posted on TikTok and soon went viral, receiving over 40 million views in only two days. The video was taken in Battery Park and was posted under a blanket. A lot of people on social media expressed their shock and rage, with some even advocating for the pair to be “euthanized” or punished for what they had done.
The public was mostly concerned about the couple’s flagrant disdain for decency and the fact that the incident happened at a park that is meant to be family friendly, which could have exposed kids to inappropriate behavior. A few commenters contended that the couple’s behavior amounted to decency in public and ought to be prosecuted.
Public sexual conduct is prohibited under New York Penal Law. Legal statutes address various aspects of this behavior, focusing on the protection of public decency and safety.
Engaging in sexual acts in a public space where they may likely be observed by others who may be alarmed or offended falls under public lewdness, which is a class B misdemeanor.
If the act was performed in the presence of minors, the couple could also face charges for endangering the welfare of a child, which encompasses acts likely to be injurious to the physical, mental, or moral welfare of a child less than 17 years old.
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