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Former NYC mayoral candidate charged with sucker-punching TikTok influencer Halley Kate amid rash of similar attacks across the city

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The man who allegedly punched TikTok creator Halley Kate in the face has been identified as Skiboky Stora, who has ran for NYC's mayor, governor, and City Council over the past three years.

Stora, 40, of East New York was charged with assault in connection to the random attack on on Kate while she was walking the streets of Chelsea, per the NYPD.

In a video that has now amassed over 44 million views, the 23-year-old TikTok star recorded herself moments after being punched in the face.

In multiple follow up videos, Kate showed her followers the large 'devil horn' sized bump on the left side of he forehead.