Influencer Nicholas Attalla charged after December stabbing in New York

Nicholas S. Attalla, an internet influencer known as ‘Niky Sal’ who poses as a minor to confront alleged child predators, has been charged following a December stabbing at a Tim Hortons in Jamestown, New York.

According to Jamestown police, Attalla was communicating with an individual posing as a 16-year-old male on a dating site. Attalla, portraying himself as a 14-year-old girl, arranged a meeting at the restaurant. Upon arrival, Attalla confronted James Morris and Eric Spencer, accusing Morris of attempting to meet a minor. The confrontation escalated into a physical altercation that resulted in Attalla being stabbed.

Attalla faces charges of third-degree assault, second-degree criminal nuisance, and endangering the welfare of a child. Police noted that the altercation endangered a one-year-old child present at the location. Morris, who was previously charged with first-degree assault and weapons possession, now faces additional charges of second-degree criminal nuisance and endangering the welfare of a child. Spencer also faces charges of second-degree criminal nuisance and endangering the welfare of a child.