Why I’m Okay With Central Park Karen’s Slap on the Wrist

Yes, Amy Cooper is a genuinely awful person — but hear me out

Shane Paul Neil
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3 min readFeb 25, 2021

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Photo: Christian Cooper

Last week, Amy Cooper, the infamous “Central Park Karen,” had charges against her dropped after completing a “restorative justice” alternative.

Cooper, who called 911 and falsely accused Christian Cooper (no relation) of threatening her in…

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Shane Paul Neil
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