MSG Doubles Down on Ban for Lawyers Suing Them, As Lawmakers May Target Face Recognition

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New York legislators are looking to get better protections for ticketholders and soon could take aim at the company’s use of facial recognition technology in enforcing their policy — even as the company refuses to back down

"We're New Yorkers, we're not gonna sit still, and see you act like the bully that you are," Hutcher said."It's clear that everyone recognizes that Dolan has acted in an arbitrary and capricious manner, it is based in a mean-spirited and vindictive way."

A long-term season ticket holder has been banned from Madison Square Garden for representing clients that are suing the arena. News 4's Erica Byfield reports. MSG fired back at the proposed changes, saying"The fact that these politicians have so courageously taken on the 'plight' of attorneys representing ticket scalpers and other money grabbers speaks volumes about their priorities."

"Today it's lawyers. Who is it tomorrow: Dentists, doctors, you as a journalist?" said Hutcher."Anybody who criticizes Madison Square Garden, they're going to be on the list. So, there's got to be controls. There has to be somebody who says, enough is enough." A spokesperson for the company told NBC New York that their facial recognition technology does not retain images of individuals, except for those previously advised they are prohibited from entering the company's venues or whose previous misconduct has identified them as being a security risk.

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