Skiboky Stora, a failed politician from East New York, was arrested for allegedly assaulting a 23-year-old woman in Manhattan. The victim, Halley Kate Mcgookin, shared her story on TikTok, where she has over one million followers. Stora, who is an aspiring rapper and has unsuccessfully run for various political positions in the past three years, has multiple TikTok accounts where he documents his harassment of strangers in New York City, predominantly women.
In one TikTok video posted by Stora, a woman can be seen telling a police officer that he attacked her. She expresses feeling unsafe and recounting how Stora followed her, recorded her, and then hit her multiple times. Stora dismisses her as a “Democratic voter” in the video, highlighting his disregard for the victim’s feelings and concerns. The NYPD has been contacted regarding this incident, but it is unclear how they plan to proceed with the case.
Stora’s TikTok accounts also contain videos of him following and harassing other women in public places. One clip shows him trailing a blonde woman in Manhattan, repeatedly telling her to slow down and accusing her of walking into him. In another instance, Stora accosted a black woman eating on an empty train, making inappropriate comments about her food and making her visibly uncomfortable. These videos demonstrate Stora’s pattern of targeting women and making them feel unsafe in public spaces.
Not limited to women, Stora has also posted videos of him following and filming men in public. In one clip titled “Young Democrat,” he follows a young man onto a train, filming him without his consent. Stora’s behavior is invasive and unsettling, with his videos often showcasing him stalking strangers in public locations. The content of his videos has raised concerns about the safety and well-being of those he films, as well as his own mental state.
The incident with Mcgookin brought to light several other alleged assaults on women in the city, but it is not clear if Stora is connected to these cases. The persistent pattern of aggressive and inappropriate behavior displayed by Stora on his TikTok accounts has raised questions about his intentions and mental health. It is crucial for authorities to address his behavior and take appropriate action to ensure the safety of the public, particularly women who have been targeted by Stora in his videos. The impact of his actions on the victims and the community at large needs to be addressed and dealt with accordingly.
