Shoppers help stop man who was headbutting, hitting girl at New Jersey mall

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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Shoppers help stop man who was headbutting, hitting girl at New Jersey mall
David Cohen, 49, is accused of smacking the girl in the face and headbutting her several times while they were at Bergen Town Center in Paramus.

PARAMUS, New Jersey (WABC) -- Shoppers at a mall in New Jersey became Good Samaritans, helping to stop an attack on a girl.

David Cohen, 49, is accused of smacking the girl in the face and headbutting her several times while they were at Bergen Town Center in Paramus.

Witnesses led police officers to the pair. They say Cohen was also screaming at the girl saying, "I hope you die."

Cohen is facing charges including assault and child endangerment.

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