On 22 October, Cross physically assaulted three recruits in the mess hall of the Abstergo facility, for which an entire squad was needed to subdue him, resulting in seven people being hospitalized; this composed three recruits and four Abstergo agents. In response, Rizzo sent an email to Warren Vidic, noting that although he was aware of Cross' status in the Order, he required permission to put Cross off duty. Vidic denied his request, and told Rizzo to continue having Cross train the recruits.