New York State Senator Kevin Parker allegedly shoved a lobbyist before a committee meeting on energy and telecommunications, prompting onlookers to intervene. The incident occurred after the lobbyist, Michael Carey, approached Parker to discuss a 911 civil rights bill and allegations of abuse within state developmental disabilities systems, but Parker allegedly dismissed his concerns. Following the altercation, Parker was seen joking about the excitement in his committee meetings during the meeting. Last year, Parker was accused of rape in a lawsuit filed in 2023.