NY bodega stabbing: White-bearded clerk was victim. He should be able to work without being beaten. But attacker was also victim. Leftist DA and neutered police gave him idea he could do as he pleased. But he discovered there are some people you can beat, and some you can’t. NY bodega stabbing: White-bearded clerk was victim. He should be able to work without being beaten. But attacker was also victim. Leftist DA and neutered police gave him idea he could do as he pleased. But he discovered there are some people you can beat, and some you can’t. This knowledge may come at a high price.