Bronx Man Admits Religious Motive in NYC Synagogue Attack, Faces Hate-Crime Charges
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46-year-old Larry Montes was arraigned in Manhattan on two counts of assault as hate crimes, two counts of aggravated harassment, and one count of criminal mischief as a hate crime after allegedly storming Central Synagogue during a Shabbat service, injuring a 63-year-old congregant and a 65-year-old security guard. Prosecutors say Montes admitted the attack was religiously motivated and called worshippers “swine” and “fake Jews.” Bail was set at $10,000 cash and $30,000 bond, with a court date on Aug. 20.
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