The Bellevue Hospital employee branded a “Karen” after she was caught on video allegedly attempting to hijack a CitiBike that had already been paid for by a black man has been placed on leave, NYC Health + Hospitals confirmed to The Post.
A clip of the explosive encounter has raked in more than 40 million views on social media after it was shared on Twitter on Saturday, with the health care network labeling it “disturbing.”
“We are aware of the video involving a health care provider off duty and away from the hospital campus. The incident in the video is disturbing,” a spokesperson for NYC Health + Hospitals said in a statement Tuesday.
“The provider is currently out on leave and will remain on leave pending a review,” the statement continued.
“As a health system we are committed to providing an environment for our patients and staff that is free from discrimination of any kind.”
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