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Man Sucker-Punched In Random Atlantic Avenue Station Attack: Cops
The 42-year-old man was on his phone when a stranger came up behind him and punched him in the face, video shows. He landed in the hospital.

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The 42-year-old man was on his phone when a stranger came up behind him and punched him in the face, video shows. He landed in the hospital.

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