A Manhattan nurse reported being assaulted by a pedicab driver named Mahamadou Soumano in Central Park after a dispute over the fare. The nurse, who had been boating with a friend, hired the pedicab for what was supposed to be a short ride. The trouble began when the driver deviated from the planned route and then demanded $15 for a ride that lasted about a minute. When the nurse offered $3.50, the situation escalated, and Soumano allegedly punched her, causing a visible bruise on her face. Although Soumano initially followed the women as they walked away, he retreated when a couple intervened, and the nurse subsequently called the police. Soumano was arrested and charged with third-degree assault, though he denies the allegations, claiming he did not physically attack the nurse and had even called the police himself after the incident. His colleague, Salim Diarra, described Soumano as a part-time pedicab driver and student, generally known for his good humor and calm demeanor.
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