White woman in viral NYC video allegedly made false assault claim against Black man in second 911 call

A White woman who was recorded on video falsely claiming a Black man was threatening her in New York's Central Park last May also falsely claimed the man tried to assault her, prosecutors said Wednesday. The new allegation was revealed as Amy Cooper, 40, was charged with falsely reporting an incident in the third degree, a misdemeanor.

Cooper called 911 after the man, Christian Cooper, no relation, asked her to put her dog on a leash, which was required in the area of the park where they were.

"I'm going...