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New York City protesters punch police, spit in officer's face, officials say; 57 charged with related crimes

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At least 57 people were charged with crimes during demonstrations in New York City late Wednesday into Thursday – including two people who punched officers, and a woman who spat in a cop’s face, officials and sources told Fox News.

Protesters in New York City, as well as other parts of the country, have taken to the streets as the 2020 presidential election remains undecided.

Of the 57 people accused of committing crimes in the Big Apple, 25 people were arrested, while 32 were issued summonses, a New York City Police Department spokesperson said in an email to Fox News.

Demonstrators shout at New York Police officers as they protest in Washington Square Park, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) The 25 people arrested.

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