In a shocking turn of events, pro-life warrior Savannah Craven Antao faced a brutal attack from a radical pro-abortion extremist right on the streets of Harlem, New York City. Savannah, known for her tenacity and commitment to defending the unborn, was conducting a peaceful interview for Live Action when the unexpected assault occurred.
Determined to unveil the truth behind Planned Parenthood’s operations, Savannah was spearheading a project titled “What Does Planned Parenthood Do? Perception vs. Reality?” Her mission was simple: enlighten the public about the heart-wrenching reality of abortion.
However, a radical agitator, unwilling to engage in a respectful debate, chose violence. Savannah and her husband, Henry Antao, reported that the encounter began cordially, with compliments exchanged. Yet, as soon as the woman identified Savannah’s pro-life stance, her demeanor shifted drastically. Without provocation, she attacked Savannah, delivering two forceful punches to her face.
Quick to act, Savannah’s husband intervened, shielding her from further harm and promptly calling 911. Savannah was taken to the hospital, requiring stitches for her injuries.
“The conversation was going okay. She was obviously a very outspoken woman from the beginning. She came up to me and said, “Oh my gosh, I love your dress. You look so cute.” She complimented my husband on his skin tone and said, “You guys are so cute.” Then we just got to talking.
Immediately, I could tell that she was pro-abortion and not aligned with me. But like I do in my videos, I’m never rude to people—I just challenge them with simple questions. And it always ends up triggering them, as a lot of you guys know.
At one point, she said to me that she thinks we should kill all the kids in foster care.
I wanted to make sure I heard her correctly. I asked if she was serious and restated her answer. And sage—oh my gosh, you guys are so funny. I might become an MMA fighter after this, you never know. I have battle wounds to prove how strong I am.
But she said that about kids in foster care, and I was like, “Oh, that’s really violent and interesting.” Then she started cussing me out, facing the camera.”
The assailant, visibly agitated, said to Savannah, “You don’t understand the magnitude of having a child.” Savannah’s calm retort, highlighting the aggressor’s willingness to harm children in foster care, seemed to trigger the violent outburst.
Video via Savannah Craven Antao: Watch here
Henry Antao’s quick-thinking actions were crucial. Speaking to Live Action, he recounted the incident:
“I, Henry Antao and my wife, Savannah Craven Antao, were out on the street in Harlem doing some street interviews. My wife Savannah Craven Antao was assaulted by a pro-abortion woman we were interviewing on the street,” Henry told Live Action.
“The woman became aggressive and violent upon learning Savannah’s pro-life stance. I intervened to protect my wife, and we immediately called 911.
The police now have the assailant’s photo and description, and conservatives across the nation are demanding swift justice for this blatant act of thuggery.
“We are pro-life activists because ending abortion and protecting babies from the violence that Parenthood commits is the most important issue of our lifetime,” he added.
Following the incident, Savannah shared her situation on social media:
“In the hospital recovering. I had to get stitches. Thank you all for your support. If you feel called to support me and my work, please consider donating to my Patreon to help me keep exposing these violent, radical leftists!”
— ✨Savannah✨ (@SavannahCraven5)
April 4, 2025
Lila Rose, the president and founder of Live Action, issued a powerful response to this egregious act:
“Today, Savannah Craven, a pro-life reporter working with Live Action, was physically assaulted while peacefully exercising her First Amendment rights by conducting on-the-street interviews in New York City. She was engaging passersby with a simple question: ‘Do you know what Planned Parenthood does?’
“During one of these conversations, a pro-abortion individual became enraged upon learning Savannah was pro-life and brutally punched her in the face.”
“We are deeply grateful for the work Savannah has done to protect preborn children and help end abortion in our nation. Her bravery in the face of violence is heroic. We are grateful she is safe and receiving support. No one should ever face physical assault for expressing their views in public.
We will not be intimidated. Live Action will continue our goal to defund Planned Parenthood—which kills over 1,000 children every day while receiving more than $700 million in taxpayer funding. We remain committed to our mission to completely abolish abortion and ensure every child is protected under the law.”
