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A shocking video that has gone viral online appears to show a couple engaged in sexual activity under a green blanket in the grass at Battery Park in lower Manhattan.
The footage, filmed by an onlooker on a smartphone, quickly spread across social media platforms like Twitter and TikTok over the past few days.
In the video, you can see the green blanket moving suspiciously while bystanders look on in disbelief.
Some appeared to be families with children nearby. The brave couple seemed unbothered by their public surroundings in the popular waterfront park.
Public sexual acts like this are illegal and can result in charges of public lewdness or exposure. The New York City Parks Department has not yet commented on the incident or identified the individuals involved.
However, many viewers expressed outrage at the complete disregard for public decency and the potential exposure to children.
Battery Park, a 25-acre green space at the southern tip of Manhattan, is a family-friendly tourist destination. It offers prime views of the New York Harbor, and Statue of Liberty and is near other attractions like the 9/11 Memorial. Public sex acts violate park rules and social norms.
The NYPD is likely looking into the incident as the video continues being shared online. Legal experts warn the exhibitionists could face misdemeanor charges if caught.
The viral clip serves as a shocking reminder that some people will go to extreme lengths for public thrills, no matter how inappropriate.
What Are The Consequences If Caught?
If the couple in the viral video from Battery Park is identified and caught by authorities, they could face serious legal consequences for their public sexual activity.
Here are some of the potential charges and penalties:
Public Lewdness In New York, engaging in sexual conduct or lewd behavior open to public view can be charged as public lewdness, which is a class B misdemeanor.
Penalties can include up to 90 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $500.
Public Exposure Exposing one’s private parts in public view, even if no sexual activity occurred, can result in a public exposure charge.
This is also a class B misdemeanor with the same potential 90-day jail sentence and $500 fine.
Disorderly Conduct The couple’s brazen behavior in a public park could also potentially be charged as disorderly conduct if their actions caused public inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm.
Disorderly conduct is a violation-level offense, but can still result in fines or jail time.
Sex Offender Registration Depending on the specific circumstances, a conviction for public lewdness or exposure could potentially require registration as a sex offender in certain cases involving exposure to minors.
Beyond criminal charges, the individuals involved could face additional consequences like:
- Being banned or prohibited from the park or other city parks
- Public shaming and damage to reputation from the viral video
- Civil penalties or lawsuits from bystanders if children were present
While the motivations are unclear, public sex acts are risky unlawful behavior that can carry hefty legal penalties and lifelong consequences if caught and convicted.
The exhibitionists in this viral incident will likely face charges for violating public decency laws.
