A video of a young New York City girl and her mother is going viral, and people have a lot to say about the child's behavior. Two women were allegedly caught shoplifting at a high-end boutique in SoHo on Prince Street on May 25.
When police showed up, a young girl, whose name has not been released, began an expletive-laden rant target at members of the NYPD that was all caught on camera. It appeared the child thought her mother was being falsely arrested, and she wanted the police officers to know.
The video, posted to @theorginalityshow on TikTok, shows the child vehemently defending her mother and screaming at the person behind the camera to stop recording. Although the child's obvious love for her mother's good name seemed endearing to some, her language and demeanor has caused concern for many.
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Employees reportedly accused the mom of stealing some pricey sunglasses.
Per the New York Daily News, the mother and Hydia Bragg, 27, whom the child later identifies as her aunt, were shopping at the Moncler boutique around 5:30 p.m. when someone allegedly took a pair of $360 sunglasses. Police arrived and spoke to the mother as the child screamed, "What the f— is your mother f—ing problem!"
The mom attempts to clear her name with the police.
As her child yells at the person recording to put down the camera, the woman permits the person to record for her safety and says that she didn't steal anything. The child says it was her aunt who reportedly took the sunglasses as she yells again, "I'm going to kill somebody, ma!" she warns. "I'm going to find somebody and punch them in the face!"
The video bothered a lot of people.
This person didn't condone the child's behavior, writing, "I understand kid upset but this behavior not acceptable she seen to much already in life."
Others thought the little girl was showing signs of more profound pain.
"The tone, the language, the anger, this child has seen & been through a lot already," one person wrote.
Someone else agreed, writing, "Honestly it's rare for a child her age to have so much anger/emotion she may need to talk to someone ."
Many believed the little girl.
Her frustration was evident, and a lot of people thought she was telling the truth.
"She said on my soul ..& said it with her soul ," one person wrote.
Someone else agreed, commenting, "She's forever going to have her mother's back. You can tell this girl is ahead of her time ❤️."
But the interaction left some confused.
" I don't know how I feel about this video," another comment reads.
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Police ultimately arrested Bragg.
In the video, it appears the mother was arrested, but it is unclear what happened to her after the video ended. According to the New York Daily News, police arrested Bragg and charged her with petit larceny, criminal possession of stolen property, and failure to exercise control over a minor.
The news outlet also reported that the NYPD notified the Administration for Children's Services, and the child was released to a family member.
