JPMorgan executive fired: A viral video from the New York Knicks victory parade has triggered a major controversy after a woman, identified as Angie Báez, was seen emptying a public trash can onto the street and then allegedly stealing the bin. The woman was identified as a DEI executive working at JPMorgan Chase. The incident quickly spread across social media, leading to widespread criticism and eventually disciplinary action from the company.
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The clip, which surfaced online within hours of the celebration, shows a woman near the parade route interacting with a street trash can in a way that viewers described as “unusual” and “inappropriate,” leading to a wave of commentary and speculation about her identity and employer.
Viral Knicks trash can video sparks outrage online
The incident took place during celebrations linked to the New York Knicks parade, where large crowds had gathered across the city. Clips that surfaced over the weekend show Báez dressed in Knicks gear, dumping the contents of a limited-edition blue-and-orange trash can onto a Manhattan sidewalk before walking off with the receptacle. Additional footage shows her riding the subway with the stolen bin.
