NEW YORK (AP) — Police are looking into the arrest of a musician in a busy New York City subway station that was captured on a video that’s gone viral.
Fellow buskers are planning a Tuesday afternoon rally on behalf of Adam Kalleen.
He was arrested Friday on a loitering charge in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
In the video, a police officer tells the 30-year-old he needs a permit to play the guitar.
Kalleen references Metropolitan Transportation Authority rules that say artistic performances are allowed.
The musician states that he will continue. He’s led away in handcuffs as straphangers yell insults at the officer.
Kalleen was right about the rules. The MTA does not issue permits.
Spokesman Steve Davis says the NYPD is looking into the arrest.
The video has been viewed nearly a half-million times.
