Assemblyman Jim Tedisco (R,C,I - Glenville) today announced he is introducing new legislation, the «
Knockout Assault
Deterrent Act», to protect innocent bystanders from being victimized by the so - called «
Knockout Game» — a brutal new trend whereby gangs of youths target unsuspecting people and sucker - punch them in an attempt to make them unconscious — in some cases causing serious injury and even death.