How Did A Pantsless NYC Subway Rider Avoid Breaking The Law?
A pantsless NYC subway rider shocked people on the public transportation system by riding with only a leather strap and chain ‘cage’ covering his genitals. But law enforcement says there’s…
How Did A Pantsless NYC Subway Rider Avoid Breaking The Law? (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
Chris Hondros/Getty ImagesA pantsless NYC subway rider shocked people on the public transportation system by riding with only a leather strap and chain 'cage' covering his genitals. But law enforcement says there's nothing they can do.
How does that make sense? Sounds like it doesn't quite break the law. The covering, although small, might be enough. According to The New York Post, the incident happened on an Upper East Side Q train. In the picture that's going viral, you see he is quite exposed. There's a noticeable gap in the groin where you see skin. See pictures from The New York Post here.
How Did A Pantsless NYC Subway Rider Avoid Breaking The Law?
The New York Post says that police sources say that while his attire might be provocative it did not constitute exposing himself. People having been comparing him to a sex offender in the area but no word on if it's actually him.
As someone who used to take a subway to work, you never know what you're going to see on one of these trains. I've seen more than I've wanted to and stuff that definitely would count as exposing yourself. It was not a great sight.
