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Williamsburg Spitter Released, Councilman Blames Bail Reform.

4/26/2026

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Anthony Caines, 45, was released on supervised release with an ankle monitor on Nov. 14, after his arrest for a racially-motivated spitting spree in Williamsburg.
A college student victim said she felt violated after Caines spat in her face on Nov. 11, while cameras captured attacks at three Williamsburg sites.
Councilman Robert Holden blamed New York’s bail-reform policies for the quick release and warned women will keep being victimized unless changes occur.

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Anthony Caines, 45, was released on supervised release with an ankle monitor on Nov. 14, after his arrest for a racially-motivated spitting spree in Williamsburg.
A college student victim said she felt violated after Caines spat in her face on Nov. 11, while cameras captured attacks at three Williamsburg sites.
Councilman Robert Holden blamed New York’s bail-reform policies for the quick release and warned women will keep being victimized unless changes occur.