"I've become the strange symbol of a new urban fear. That's not a pleasant thing to be."

Bernhard Goetz (1947)
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About Bernhard Goetz

Bernhard Goetz gained notoriety for an incident in 1984 when he shot four young men in a New York City subway car after feeling threatened by them. This act sparked a national debate on vigilantism and self-defense. Known as the 'Subway Vigilante,' Goetz's actions divided public opinion and led to his trial and acquittal on serious charges.

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