James Dolan’s Surveillance Operations at Madison Square Garden Target Fans and Employees

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:49:00 +0200

James Dolan, owner of Madison Square Garden (MSG), has reportedly implemented a massive and invasive surveillance network in his venues, particularly at MSG and Radio City Music Hall. Since 2018, the use of facial recognition technology has been employed to track individuals, including critics of Dolan and even minor figures like a trans woman named Nina Richards, whose every move was monitored over two years. The security team, led by Dolan’s head of corporate security, John Eversole, is said to engage in surveillance beyond the venues, monitoring the activities of local protesters and following the movements of employees and visitors. The surveillance includes tracking Richards during her visits to MSG, down to precise details like the time spent in bathrooms and interactions with staff. Dolan’s security is notorious for its paranoid atmosphere, and some employees have expressed discomfort about being surveilled themselves. The operations have also reportedly targeted journalists, fa