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Pro-life Advocate Speaks Out After Manhattan DA Fails to Prosecute Attacker

Pro-life Advocate Speaks Out After Manhattan DA Fails to Prosecute Attacker

Savannah Craven Antao, a prominent conservative pro-life influencer, has recently voiced her concerns following the decision by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office to drop charges against her attacker. Craven Antao gained significant attention when she was punched in the face during a street interview focused on abortion-related topics.

District Attorney’s Office Under Fire

In an interview with Fox News’ ‘Fox & Friends’, Craven Antao criticized the office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for favoring criminals over victims. She expressed her discontent, stating, “Bragg’s office has put a simple law school graduate in charge of my case, which led to this failure.” She pointed to a procedural error that resulted in a dropped case, explaining, “They failed to file a certificate of readiness. Because the evidence was not presented, it timed out within that 90 days.” According to her, this mishandling felt deliberate.

Apology from the DA’s Office

Following the public outcry, the district attorney’s office issued an apology for their shortcomings in pursuing the case. The statement acknowledged the undue suffering caused to Craven Antao, saying, “Every victim deserves their day in court, and our office has reached out to apologize to Ms. Craven for the unacceptable error of missing the discovery deadline. We are taking immediate internal steps in light of this case.”

Reaction to the Case Closure

Craven Antao revealed that she had not been informed directly about the dropping of the case. Instead, she learned from her attacker’s Instagram stories, saying, “It was shocking to find out this way.