On Feb. 26, 2026, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg dropped the felony assault charge against 27‑year‑old Gusmane Coulibaly, arrested after video showed participants throwing snow and ice balls at NYPD officers in Washington Square Park, saying prosecutors could not prove an officer’s injury was directly caused by Coulibaly. He still faces downgraded counts of harassment and obstruction; he was released under supervision and is due back in court April 9. The NYPD says two officers suffered facial lacerations, and the Police Benevolent Association criticized the decision. Coulibaly was arrested less than three weeks earlier on an attempted‑robbery‑related charge. Public debate followed. Sources: (cbsnews.com)