Asil Assaidi arrested and charged for Queens street takeover

5 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 24

Assaidi, 22, was taken into custody and charged after allegedly participating in a drag-racing event involving over 100 cars near Eliot Avenue and 69th Street in Queens on April 18.
Authorities say Assaidi drove dangerously close to bystanders, performed stunts with another driver, and was involved in fiery displays, while others damaged an NYPD vehicle during the incident.
No injuries were reported, and Assaidi, who has no prior arrests, faces up to seven years in prison if convicted. He is ordered to return to court on May 14.

What is the status of the seven other suspects wanted for the fiery Queens street takeover?

Why was a driver a judge called a 'danger to society' allowed to walk free the very next day?

Is charging a 22-year-old driver with 'riot' a fair use of a law with centuries-old origins?

Beyond the driver, what is being done about the organizers who promote these dangerous illegal events?

Could designated car stunt parks be the unexpected solution to ending illegal street takeovers in major cities?

With dozens of street takeovers this year, does New York City have a real plan to stop them?