Special Report: Mutant Bashing Who: News 8 Reporter What: Special Report: Mutant Bashing When: Midday, Wednesday February 10th Where: Broadcast to the greater NYC area ...In other news, reports of a mutant bashing outside a New York City Registration Station have been confirmed. Christian Hereweald, a mutant who was attempting to register an energy manipulation ability was attacked while attempting to cross the picket lines outside the Registration Station. The attack began when a soda can was thrown at his head, it is unclear if this was initiated by a mutant or a normal human. The situation was escalated when Hereweald unleashed an energy attack at a section of the protesters, at which point other mutants began to use their powers in retaliation. The Sentinels were called onto the scene, three humans and fifteen mutants were taken into custody. Of those arrested, nine of the mutants had not registered, including Hereweald. Kelly assured reporters that this was only a first step and that once mutants are held accountable for their powers, these kinds of incidences will be greatly reduced.
Kelly also used this opportunity to as a training run for the newly formed Sentinel Squads. The two squads which responded, as seen in this video, are seen to be wearing body armor, face shield and carrying various kinds of crowd-control weapons, including stun guns and tranquilizers. Kelly praised the quick response and the organization of the newly formed group, and assured that more effective weapons and methods are still in production.