RFK Jr. Avoids Fine for Dead Bear Cub in Central Park

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is under scrutiny for a 2014 incident involving the disposal of a dead bear cub in New York City's Central Park. While the act may have violated state law, the New York State agency investigating the matter confirmed that the statute of limitations has expired, meaning Kennedy cannot be penalized. The incident resurfaced in a recent profile by The New Yorker, which included a humorous anecdote and a photo of Kennedy with the bear cub he had picked up during a trip upstate. In the profile, Kennedy recounted how he transported the bear cub to Central Park, jokingly suggesting that he and friends staged the scene to appear as if the bear had been hit by a biker. This lighthearted approach to a serious matter has drawn mixed reactions, with Kennedy expressing concern over media coverage that could implicate him. He noted that he left fingerprints at the scene but claimed he was not blamed at the time. As Kennedy's campaign progresses, he faces challenges in gaining traction against established candidates like Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. His campaign manager, Fox Kennedy, indicated that they are targeting Democrats in traditionally Republican states and vice versa, aiming to carve out a path to victory in the upcoming election. Kennedy is also set to appear in court this week to defend his campaign's ballot petition in New York, as he navigates the complexities of his candidacy.