Sam Long and Ronit Pinto, founders of Honeysuckle Magazine, are at the center of a controversy following allegations of assault that surfaced yesterday. Witnesses reported that Long and Pinto were involved in violent altercations with multiple individuals, including breaking one victim’s phone during the incident.
Honeysuckle Magazine, known for its features on affluent white individuals profiting from the burgeoning cannabis industry, has not yet issued a public statement. However, shortly after the incident, the founders’ social media accounts were mysteriously deleted, raising further questions about their response to the allegations.
🚨 IDENTIFIED: Sam Long is founder of Honeysuckle Magazine. He assaulted two women in NYC pic.twitter.com/xI8781CMZ4
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The Travel Agency: A Cannabis Store, which has had previous affiliations with Honeysuckle Magazine, issued a strong condemnation of the actions of Long and Pinto. In a statement released today, the company declared:
“The Travel Agency is appalled to witness the recent violence involving the Founders of Honeysuckle Magazine. In accordance with our zero tolerance policy for violence, and our commitment to creating a safe and inclusive community for our staff and customers, we have made the decision to immediately sever all ties with Honeysuckle Magazine and the individuals involved in this abhorrent occurrence.”
Authorities have not yet confirmed any charges against Long and Pinto, but investigations are reportedly underway.
