A New York City woman caught on camera sucker-punching a pro-life activist during a street interview has been arrested and charged with assault, according to the NYPD.

Brianna J. Rivers, 30, was taken into custody Thursday morning and charged with one count of second-degree assault in connection with the violent attack on Savannah Craven Antao, a 23-year-old member of the pro-life organization Live Action.

The incident occurred during a filmed man-on-the-street interview in Harlem last week.

Craven Antao announced the arrest via Instagram shortly after learning the news.

“Just got word from detectives Brianna J Rivers was arrested! God is good!” she wrote. Her caption included several hashtags: #BlueLivesMatter, #JusticeIsServed, and #ThankYouGod.

The incident unfolded as Craven Antao questioned Rivers about her views on abortion and Planned Parenthood. The conversation escalated quickly. A video of the interview shows Rivers becoming visibly agitated during the exchange.

“You don’t understand the magnitude of having a child,” Rivers said in the video.

Craven Antao responded, referencing previous comments Rivers had made during the discussion: “I’m not the one who admitted they would be OK with killing babies in foster care and killing children that have been abused.”

“That’s not the point. What I’m saying is…,” Rivers started—before abruptly cutting herself off and launching a sudden and violent attack. She delivered a series of punches to Craven Antao’s face, ending the exchange with profanity aimed at Craven Antao’s husband, who was filming the interview.

“S–k my d–k!” Rivers shouted as she stormed off.

The attack left Craven Antao with two visible lacerations to her face and chest, reportedly requiring multiple stitches. The video of the assault was later shared widely across social media by Craven Antao and her supporters.

In the aftermath, Rivers took to Facebook to offer what some viewed as a partial apology.

“To Savannah, I sincerely apologize, but cannot sit around and allow you to continue pushing this one-sided narrative,” she wrote.

“I understand hands being put on someone is never the answer, but throwing rocks and hiding hands is worse.”

Rivers insisted that Craven Antao was not simply conducting an interview, but rather antagonizing her guests. “She knows the truth and she needs to release the footage in its entirety. Savannah is a professional antagonist not a ‘reporter’ and the truth will be told,” she added.

The full video, including the physical attack, has already been released by Craven Antao and appears to show the entire exchange leading up to the incident.

In a further attempt to defend herself, Rivers launched a GoFundMe campaign seeking financial assistance for legal fees. As of the time of publication, the fundraiser had amassed $8,695.

Rivers was scheduled to be arraigned in court Thursday afternoon. No plea or official legal response has yet been reported. Neither she nor Craven Antao responded to requests for comment by The New York Post.

The case has drawn widespread attention, with many weighing in on social media about the tensions surrounding abortion debates and free speech.

For some, the incident highlights the challenges faced by activists who confront controversial issues in public forums.

For others, it raises concerns about how quickly civil discourse can descend into violence.

Regardless of political or ideological stance, the NYPD made clear that assault—even during a heated exchange—is unacceptable and will be prosecuted accordingly.

The investigation is ongoing.

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