Twitch Streamer Arrested in Midtown
Prominent Twitch streamer Nina Lin, known online as “NinaDaddyisBack,” was arrested in Midtown Manhattan on the evening of June 13 during celebrations following the New York Knicks’ first NBA championship victory since 1973. According to police sources and footage from her own livestream, Lin was detained near Bryant Park after she was filmed riding atop a moving Amazon delivery vehicle.
Law enforcement officers surrounded the vehicle, directing the crowd and demanding Lin dismount. While she attempted to hand her equipment to a cameraman, she was handcuffed and taken into custody for disorderly conduct. Lin was released early the following morning with a desk appearance ticket. Following her release, she addressed her 537,000 followers, expressing frustration over the arrest and the disappearance of her equipment.
Gaming Community Gears Up for C.O.D.E. Bowl VII
In other gaming news, the seventh annual Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Bowl, presented by USAA, is scheduled for June 20, 2026. The charity event, which supports military veterans in their transition to civilian careers, will feature esports teams from the U.S., U.K., and Canada.
The tournament will be broadcast live from San Diego on the official Call of Duty Twitch and YouTube channels starting at 9 a.m. Pacific Time. Activision has announced that viewers who link their accounts can earn in-game rewards for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone by watching the stream. Additionally, viewers will have the opportunity to secure early access codes for the Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta. Since its inception, the Endowment has successfully placed over 169,000 veterans into meaningful employment.