A woman who faced sexual harassment at a subway station in Harlem has taken a stand against her abuser by documenting the incident on video and sharing it on social media, igniting a wave of outrage and calls for action. The incident occurred at the 125th Street 3 train station in late February, where Juliet Scott, a research consultant and social media influencer, encountered a man who made obscene gestures towards her.

In a video posted to her TikTok account, Scott captured the man thrusting his hips and making vulgar motions with both his hands and mouth. The footage quickly gained traction online, going viral as it resonated with many who have faced similar experiences. In the video, Scott can be heard confronting the harasser, saying, “You’re disgusting… you’re nasty!” as the man continued his lewd behavior from across the platform. He even mimicked kissing gestures and taunted her further, saying, “Like this, too… look, look.” In her caption, Scott revealed that the man had been following her around for a minute before she began recording, and he was bold enough to display his genitalia during the encounter.

The harassment unfolded in plain sight, with children and police officers present at the station, highlighting a disturbing reality about public safety in transit systems. After sharing the video, Scott’s message resonated widely, leading to it being reshared by the popular social media account Only in New York, accumulating nearly 200,000 views across TikTok and Instagram.

Public reaction to the incident was swift and intense. An Instagram poll associated with Scott's post garnered over 900 responses, with approximately 14% of participants, around 128 users, claiming they recognized the man in the video. Many other women joined the conversation by sharing their own disturbing narratives of similar encounters with the same individual. One commenter succinctly stated, “This is the norm,” while others echoed sentiments, with comments such as, “THIS is what we deal with on the DAILY,” and “I hate this city sometimes. Tired of these types of men.”

While the outpouring of support for Scott was overwhelming, there were also voices that criticized her decision to confront the harasser, suggesting that she should have opted to ignore him and walk away. Nevertheless, Scott remained resolute in her choice to confront him, urging the public to help identify and report the man if spotted again. “Another day in Harlem,” she expressed to the New York Post, expressing her frustration over having to endure such behavior.

Originally from Sierra Leone, Scott emphasized that her motivation to speak out extended beyond her personal experience; she aimed to amplify the voices of countless others who face similar harassment daily in New York’s transit system. Her bravery in confronting the situation has sparked an important dialogue about the safety of women in public spaces and the urgent need for societal change regarding how such incidents are addressed.