A body camera video released by Fox News Digital captures 'The View' co-host Sunny Hostin interacting with Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) police after her son, Gabriel Hostin, was stopped for trespassing on Metro-North railroad property.
The incident occurred at the New Rochelle station on June 16, 2026, when officers observed Gabriel on the active railroad right-of-way despite 'NO TRESPASSING' signs.
Hostin, a former federal prosecutor, repeatedly emphasized her legal background and her son's status as a Harvard graduate with no criminal record during the encounter.Police cited trespassing violations but issued a summons instead of an arrest due to his clean record.The footage sparked online debate, with critics accusing Hostin of leveraging her legal credentials for leniency.Gabriel is set to appear in court on July 31.The incident highlights tensions between public figures and law enforcement, as well as debates over legal privileges and accountability.
Original title: Bodycam catches Sunny Hostin invoking her legal chops as cops cite Harvard-grad son for trespassing
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