In a shocking display of violence, a man with 18 prior arrests slashed two court officers inside Manhattan Criminal Court on Monday morning, leaving one with facial injuries and another with a neck wound. The suspect, 37-year-old Johnathan Wohl, launched what police described as a “targeted attack” against law enforcement, proving once again how dangerous catch-and-release policies have made American cities under weak liberal leadership.
According to reports, Wohl charged into the courthouse lobby at 100 Centre Street around 9:35 a.m., wielding a knife and slashing one officer in the face and another in the neck. A third officer was injured after being thrown into a barrier. Miraculously, all three survived, but the incident highlights the growing lawlessness plaguing Democrat-run cities, where repeat offenders roam free instead of facing real consequences.
While the liberal media downplays the surge in violent crime, this attack is yet another reminder of the failed policies of the left. Soft-on-crime prosecutors, backed by progressive politicians, have turned cities like New York into havens for criminals, while law-abiding citizens and the officers who protect them pay the price.
Mayor Eric Adams, who has repeatedly failed to restore order in the city, issued a weak statement through a spokesperson, saying he was “thankful for the swift actions of law enforcement to arrest the person responsible.” But gratitude isn’t enough—New Yorkers need strong leadership, not empty words. Where is the outrage over a man with 18 prior arrests still being on the streets? Where is the demand for harsher sentencing and real prison time for violent offenders?
This is exactly why Americans overwhelmingly support President Donald Trump’s tough-on-crime agenda. Under Trump, law enforcement was respected and empowered, and policies like cashless bail and leniency for repeat offenders were unthinkable. Instead of coddling criminals, Trump’s administration worked to clean up America’s streets, proving that real leadership makes a difference.
Meanwhile, the liberal media continues to ignore the root causes of this violence, refusing to acknowledge that progressive policies are directly responsible for the chaos. They’d rather push narratives about “systemic injustice” than admit that weak leadership gets people killed.
Transcript from CBS News:
“Two court officers were slashed with a knife Monday inside the lobby of Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, police said. The NYPD said a man was taken into custody after running into the lobby and charging at officers at around 9:35 a.m. inside 100 Centre St. in Lower Manhattan. Police said one court officer was slashed in the face, and the other was slashed in the neck. A third officer was also injured after being thrown into a barrier. All three are expected to survive their injuries.”