Arrest made in antisemitic hate crime assault on elderly man in Beverly Hills

A man in Beverly Hills, California, has been arrested and is facing hate crime and assault charges after allegedly assaulting a 75-year-old man and making antisemitic comments. The victim was struck on the head with a belt and suffered a laceration. The attack occurred near several synagogues and a luxury shopping area. The incident comes amid a spike in incidents targeting Jews, Arabs, and Muslims in the US. The suspect is being held on $100,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in court.