Woman Surrenders to Face Hate Crime Charges for Throwing Coffee at Father and Son in Brooklyn

A woman in Brooklyn surrendered to authorities after throwing hot coffee at a man wearing a Palestinian scarf and his toddler son at a playground. Hadasa Bozakkaravani, 48, is facing hate-crime assault, reckless endangerment, and harassment charges. The incident, which was recorded by the victim, involved Bozakkaravani making derogatory remarks about Palestinians and throwing coffee at the man and his son. The woman, who claimed to be an American Jew, is not representative of the Jewish community. Her arraignment is pending in Brooklyn Criminal Court.