Miya Ponsetto, also known as 'SoHo Karen, caught on camera attacking a Black teenager in a New York City hotel lobby after accusing him of stealing her cellphone agreed to a guilty plea deal to unlawful imprisonment in the second degree as a hate crime.
A woman who was caught on camera attacking a Black teenager in a New York City hotel lobby after accusing him of stealing her cellphone agreed to a plea deal on Monday. Miya Ponsetto, 23, of California, pleaded guilty to unlawful imprisonment in the second degree as aPonsetto, also known as "SoHo Karen," was thrust into the national spotlight after footage of the incident wentin December 2020. She attacked 14-year old Keyon Harrold, Jr.
"Ms. Ponsetto displayed outrageous behavior," District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. said in a statement Monday. "As a Black man, I have personally experienced racial profiling countless times in my life and I sympathize with the young man victimized in this incident. This plea ensures appropriate accountability for Ms. Ponsetto by addressing underlying causes for her behavior and ensuring this conduct does not reoccur.
Miya Ponsetto, the California woman who falsely accused a Black teenager of stealing her cellphone inside a SoHo hotel, speaks with CBS Mornings. / Credit: CBS This Morning Ponsetto's lawyer, Paul D'Emilia, said that she is pleased her plea deal can bring the "unfortunate misunderstanding" to a close.
"Ms. Ponsetto looks forward to her eventual final plea to the Harassment charge - a plea that we feel more realistically reflects her actions that night at the Arlo Hotel," D'Emilia said. "It is Ms. Ponsetto's wish that Keyon Harrold accepts her regrets and apology for her behavior that evening, and that all involved can move forward with added insight and compassion."
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