The return of the NBA Finals to New York on Monday comes with a “heightened risk of attention by malicious actors across the ideological spectrum,” according to a New York Police Department assessment obtained by ABC News.
Those malicious actors “may use high-profile sporting events as an attractive opportunity for targeted violence or disruption,” the document said.
–––
Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube:
ABC News is your daily source of breaking national and world news, exclusive interviews and 24/7 live streaming coverage.
Download the ABC News app for the latest headlines and alerts:
Connect with ABC News on social media:
Facebook:
Instagram:
TikTok:
X:
Threads:
WhatsApp:
LinkedIn:
Current News
Trending is NPR’s daily look at what’s in the news. This week: The World Cup comes to America, but it’s not without its challenges in Trump’s America; Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a mandate for a new geopolitical course; and rangers in Virunga National Park battle an upsurge in violence. Plus: Gunfire erupts at street festival in Ohio; and the pope explains why using white phosphorus isn’t justifiable under Catholic teaching.
