General · 5 May 2026
37-year-old arrested at Met Gala protest
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Public criticism of the Met Gala led to an arrest after a protester tried to rush the red carpet. Activists opposed Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez sponsoring the event, arguing he exploits his workers. The individual jumped multiple barriers. Police took a 37-year-old male into custody near the Metropolitan Museum of Art, with charges pending.
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