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35-year-old Oscar Fuller claimed he struck Rosas in self-defense. (Credit: CBS 2)

35-year-old Oscar Fuller claimed he struck Rosas in self-defense. (Credit: CBS 2)

NEW YORK (CBS 2) – A man charged with felony assault against a woman over a parking spot is speaking out, saying he only acted in self-defense.

CBS 2’s Derricke Dennis sat down with 35-year-old Oscar Fuller, and his attorney, for an exclusive interview.

1010 WINS’ John Montone with details from the case


“I did not know, in no form or fashion, that she was physically hurt like this,” Fuller said.

Fuller said he was surprised by the serious injuries in the now-infamous fight over a parking space in Manhattan’s East Village.

Lana Rosas, of the Bronx, suffered a critical head injury and was left in a coma, though Fuller said his one punch was not responsible.

Parking space rage

Parking space rage victim Lana Rosas' car. (Photo: CBS 2)

“They’re saying it was so powerful a hit,” Fuller said. “I hit this girl one time.”

Two Fridays ago, at around 11 p.m., Fuller said he saw Rosas standing along East 14th Street. She was physically holding a parking space, apparently for her boyfriend, who was circling the block.

Words were exchanged between the two, and then, Fuller said, Rosas threw the first of several punches.

“Bang, bang, bang, bang, she’s just hitting me, hitting me, and I’m like ‘whoa, whoa,’” Fuller said. “So I hit the girl, jump back in my car and pull off.”

Rosas’ family tells a different story – that a petite, 100-pound woman was hit so hard that she flew off her feet and landed in the street.

The police report said Rosas is in a coma, and her skull had to be opened to relieve pressure on her brain. Rosas might die, stay in a coma or have permanent brain damage.

“They’re saying I’m some big guy – I’m only 5’7”…I weigh 150,” Fuller said.

Fuller’s attorney, Thomas Kennif, said there is surveillance video of the fight that he believes will show his client acted in self-defense. That video is in the hands of prosecutors, and has not yet been released.

Fuller said he’s praying for Rosas’ recovery, but that he hopes to have his day in court.

“Some female that I never met in my life hit me, and I hit her back,” he said. “Do I feel I was right hitting this woman? No, I do not. Do I feel she was right in hitting me? No, I do not.”

CBS 2 has made several attempts to contact Rosas’ family, but no one could be reached for comment.

Oscar Fuller has been charged with felony assault, and has a court appearance Monday morning.

At last check, Lana Rosas remained in critical condition.

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  • KMA

    THE FACTS ARE THE FACTS ; SO UNLESS ALL OF YOU COMMENTING INDIVIDUALS KNOW THE FACTS , YOU SHOULD KEEP YOUR MOUTHS SHUT !!! THAT’S THE PROBLEM WITH THE HUMAN RACE ; THEY JUST CAN’T MIND THEIR OWN BUSINESS !!! YOU PEOPLE MAKE ME SICK !!!

    • mezzomomma

      Right back at you!

  • Shakra

    Look people…he got out of his car. If you had an irate person coming towards you, what would you do? He was the aggressor, not her.

  • P Tatum

    I don’t know what happened, but I do know how women can act when they think they’re entitled to something they aren’t getting. I wouldn’t be surprised if she was asking for it.

    • Shakra

      Unbelievable! Blaming the victim, as usual. The man got out of his car and went up to her. You’re saying he wasn’t spoiling for a fight? Let me guess, you have to pay child support and you think it isn’t fair.

      • P Tatum

        Sorry, I didn’t realize you were there. I’ll defer to your first hand knowledge on the subject. After all, I pointed out that I didn’t know what happened, I was just speculating on a hypothetical. But please, go on, you’re doing a great job.

  • Sassy

    This man is using the classic abuser tactic, Blame the victim. Lawyers advise them to do this all the time and the courts, because they use well connected lawyers, side with them. Women die at the rate of 4 per day in this country, that we know of and can prove because they are victims of murder/suicide, and the press, law enforcement and the courts allow it to happen because they are still controlled by men who have the same deviant behaviors. Wake up America, a lot more women and children are dying at the hands of these men then you hear about. Over half the children are killed by their fathers, but you hear nothing of it.

  • Renee

    Sounds to me like someone needs to check this Rosas woman’s immigration status… perhaps that’s why the family is not responding the media requests for an interview. Inquiring minds want to know

    • Shakra

      There are a lot of people who refuse to speak to the media. Renee, just stop. Seriously…stop using your prejudice to justify this crime.

  • RLE

    He should not have hit that woman.
    Something like this happens the man should just walk away.
    I don’t care what size he is, men do not fight women over a parking space.

  • Woody3691

    This guy is going to do serious time. Doesn’t matter if he had technical argument for self defense. She weighs 100 lbs. She’s minuscule. He could have helped himself by staying on scene and getting help. Now it’s like a hit and run.

  • bobby

    only a coward PUNK hits a woman .I could see there are a whole lot of you PUNKS commenting on this story ….

  • Jayson

    Women lie, men lie. The video wont lie. If she attacked him then it’s her fault she is in a coma. When keeping it real goes wrong.

  • Greg

    The video doesn’t lie. She probably thought she was just gonna beat on him cause she was a woman and how dare he hit her back. Unfortunately she got what she asked for and now she’s in a coma.

    • bobby

      Hey Greg I can see your a PUNK …I GUESS YOU HIT WOMEN ,Do you have a Mother,Sister,Daughter,Girlfriend or Wife ?Would you like some Punk hitting your female loved one >?ONLY A PUNK HITS A WOMAN …..

    • Shakra

      He got out of his car to confront the woman. He was the aggressor. Stop blaming the victim.

  • Ev

    You cannot hold a parking space like that. Its wrong. Its all her Boyfriends fault.

  • camilo leuterio

    That guy is lying. He hurt the girl and now in coma. It’s a different story if the girl had a gun and she shot him. How can he say that it was self defence? He’s a big man. Even if the girl punch him – he still had no reason to retaliate.

    • Jayson

      You are an idiot. “It’s a different story if the girl had a gun and she shot him.” What? So only then it’s ok for him to retaliate? And since when is 5-7 150 considered big? And how come no one noticed her license plate says evl kitty?

  • Mike

    THere is not enough parking spaces so I think they both should sue New York City. isnt this the American Way

  • Leon

    Please note that this is his side of the story and her side has not been heard. She is after all in a Coma and might not recover. He stated self-defense/ who knows the conversation they had/Did he threaten her life during it?/ Did she actually hit him?/ after receiving a Major head trauma will she ever be able to give her side of the story and will it be allowed in court due to the damage he admitted to have done to her?

  • foshizz

    there is a double standard.. women expect to be treated like a lady even when they are acting like an idiotic lunatic thug themselves, equal rights continue into
    hitting another person too man , or woman.if you are gonna dish it out, expect to get it back

  • Matt

    Sounds good to me. Some out of control b!tch got in his face and hit him so he hit her back. It was called women’s lib, ladies. You won. Now you have to face the consequences of hitting somebody.

    • Shakra

      He got out of his car to confront her. He was the aggressor, not her. I’m sure she felt quite intimidated by this. Stop blaming the victim.

      • Matt

        He had every right to confront the criminal who was illegally “holding” a parking spot. He had every right to hit her as hard as he could and then flee, because it was in self-defense and the criminal’s accomplice was in a vehicle and soon to return to the scene.

        Tough break for the b!tch, but this will probably teach her and others to stop stealing parking spots, and then to get violent when confronted about it.

  • Neville Lee

    I will not judge until all the evidence is out..I feel that no one has a right to put his or hers hand on anyone unless you want to get slugged back. I’ve worked in the nightclubs in NYC and some of these women are as violent as the men. You slug me in the face expect to get slugged back..

  • Todd

    Females, understand. If you hit us guys, you had better expect it back.
    If you are big enough to hit me, I am going to hit you right back.

  • newyorker

    obviously he has been advised to every word
    that will make him sound human.
    IT IS NEVER OK TO HIT A WOMAN> NEVER>
    Same as a woman taking a bat to a man while his hands tied behind his back.
    I hope they teach him a lesson in jail.

    • bill

      I guess you haven’t heard of women’s lib

    • VM

      Why is it never OK to hit a woman? Is it ever OK to hit a man? What ought anyone to do if they are hit by another? Please give us some practical wisdom newyorker.

  • Brian

    Typical dirtbag, I hope this guy goes to prison, and gets what he deserves. To be abused by some big bad bubba looking dude! I wish someone would do this to my wife, they would get stabbed then I’d show them the real reson you dont hit a woman!

  • Alan Foos

    A public official I knew once slugged a native American lady in the face, but nothing happened. He was later associated with a group, including 2 FBI agents and 2 high profile attorneys, who intimidated an ambulance into closing business after having embezzled the majority of operating funds for many years. When this didn’t initially work, they got their way by draining gas from the ambulance tank and cutting battery cables, willful negligence that led to two native American children bleeding to death in the street without an ambulance. These boys all got away with it. What do I think?

  • johnny

    One punch deserves another

  • mjm

    YOU ARE A DUMMY

  • Joe Guzman

    What legal advice is he getting? He needs to STFU!

  • ellen

    “So I hit the girl, jump back in my car and pull off.”

    so he hit her and ran away? if it was self defense why did he run?

    • Sal

      He probably thought, “If this girl is this stupid and thuggish, who knows what kind of lunatic she’s holding the space for.” I’m sorry that she got hurt, but if she started swinging, good for him.

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