A New York Cop Got Injured at a Boxing Match. Now Madison Square Garden Is Banning His Lawyer
Madison Square Garden has banned attorney John Scola, who is representing a New York police officer injured during a boxing match at the venue. The officer, John Przybyszewski, is suing the Garden for injuries sustained while working security. This ban reflects ongoing tensions between the iconic arena and public servants in New York City.
- ▪John Scola is representing a police officer who was injured while working security at Madison Square Garden.
- ▪The Garden has a history of banning lawyers involved in legal disputes with them, enforced by a facial recognition system.
- ▪The injured officer, John Przybyszewski, claims he suffered significant injuries during an incident involving rapper Lil Tjay.
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Noah ShachtmanSecurityMay 20, 2026 12:24 PMMadison Square Garden Bans Lawyer Representing New York Cop Injured at a Boxing MatchAttorney John Scola is representing a police officer who is suing over injuries allegedly sustained while working security at an MSG property in 2025.Photograph: UCG/Getty ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyHis client is a New York cop who was injured during a private security gig at Madison Square Garden.
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