NEW: The woman who punched a PRO-Life advocate claims she was provoked into violence and that the footage was edited to remove "relentless antagonization"
Pro-life advocate Savannah Craven was punched by Brianna Rivers, of the Bronx, during a conversation in Harlem
Rivers accused Craven Antao of editing the footage to remove what she called "relentless antagonization" and the moments before the punch
🗒️Rivers’s statement:
"To Savannah, I sincerely apologize but cannot sit around and allow you to continue pushing this one sided narrative. I understand hands being put on someone is never the answer, but throwing rocks and hiding hands is worse"
"She knows the truth and she needs to release the footage in its entirety. Savannah is a professional antagonist not a ‘reporter’ and the truth will be told."
"I will not allow my image to be defamed by this woman’s actions. Anyone who knows me knows how respectful I am, I don’t even litter, there’s no way you believe I’m punching people for disagreeing with my POV"