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crime8 days ago•2 min saved

Central Synagogue assault suspect posted Israel and Judaism content online

The man accused of attacking a woman and a security guard at Central Synagogue in Manhattan reportedly had a Facebook page filled with posts about Israel and Judaism and had expressed a desire to convert to Judaism; after his arrest he allegedly insulted congregants and faces two counts of assault as hate crimes and one count of criminal mischief as a hate crime, with a court appearance set for August 20. He has three prior robbery arrests.

via The Forward|

#central-synagogue #crime #hate-crime

crime10 days ago•205 min saved

Shabbat disruption at Manhattan synagogue leads to hate-crimes charges for Bronx man

A 46-year-old Bronx man, Larry Montes, was arrested and charged with multiple hate-crime counts after disrupting Shabbat services at Manhattan’s Central Synagogue, injuring a 63-year-old woman and head-butting a security guard as he was escorted out; prosecutors say he damaged synagogue property and spat at a congregant. The attack, condemned by city officials amid rising antisemitic incidents, led to two counts of assault as a hate crime and one count of criminal mischief as a hate crime, along with other charges.

via CNN|

#antisemitism #central-synagogue #crime

local-news10 days ago•5 min saved

Bronx man charged with hate-crime assault after disrupting Shabbat at Manhattan synagogue

A 46-year-old Bronx man, Larry Montes, was arrested at Central Synagogue in Midtown Manhattan and charged with hate-crime counts after disrupting Friday Shabbat services; while security was escorting him out, he assaulted a 63-year-old woman, damaged property, and spit at and headbutted a security member. An NYPD sergeant intervened and took him into custody. Authorities say there are no additional threats at this time.

via ABC7 New York|

#assault #central-synagogue #hate-crime

local23 days ago•8 min saved

Montreal Kosher Restaurant Shattered by Suspected Hate-Arson Fire

Montreal police are investigating a two-alarm fire at Nöam, a kosher restaurant on Décarie Boulevard, believed to have been deliberately set; about 80 firefighters fought the blaze, no injuries reported, and officials say the motive is under criminal investigation with possible hate-crime implications.

via COLlive|

#arson #hate-crime #kosher-restaurant

crime23 days ago•5 min saved

Intruder who shouted slur at Craig Melvin held on hate-crime charges after Today show incident

Andrew Truelove, 41, was remanded to Rikers Island without bail after violating parole; he allegedly slipped into a vestibule near NBC's Studio 1A during a live Today show and shouted a racial slur at co-host Craig Melvin, facing hate-crime charges of burglary and menacing. He has a prior record including a 2007 Virginia abduction attempt, and NBC says it is reviewing security after a security guard was fired following the incident.

via foxnews.com|

#craig-melvin #crime #hate-crime

us-news1 month ago•24 min saved

Karl Marx Writings Uncovered in UWS Stabbing Case

A 51-year-old man, Raul Morales, allegedly yelled 'Allahu Akbar' during a stabbing rampage on the Upper West Side, injuring two men. Police found Karl Marx writings in his Amsterdam Avenue apartment, along with two Qurans, a Jehovah’s Witness Bible, and a Che Guevara book. Morales faces two counts of attempted murder, two counts of assault, and one attempted assault, all charged as hate crimes, with up to 40 years in prison; he was arraigned Friday night and ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. Victims Chok Sung (57) and Moshe Grunhaus (50) remain in stable condition after being attacked near West 84th–86th Streets and Central Park West.

via New York Post|

#arrest #hate-crime #karl-marx

new-york-politics1 month ago•7 min saved

Rhetoric and Rift: NYC Mayor Faces Jewish Leaders After Stabbings

Two men were stabbed in Manhattan, with the NYPD ruling the Jewish victim's assault a hate crime, as Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces criticism for his Israel commentary. A video in which he labeled Netanyahu a war criminal and described Israel’s Gaza actions as genocide drew outrage from Jewish leaders and fellow Democrats urging a calmer rhetoric, arguing it fuels anti-Semitic sentiment. Mamdani says his critiques target leadership, not Jews, while officials stress the need to lower tensions. The stabbing's motive remains under investigation, with officials noting possible mental-health factors, and the episode underscores the broader debate over Israel policy shaping urban politics.

via Politico|

#antisemitism #hate-crime #israel-rhetoric

local1 month ago•4 min saved

Upper West Side stabbings prompt hate-crime probe

Two men were stabbed on Manhattan’s Upper West Side; police arrested 51-year-old Raul Morales and are reviewing whether the attacks were hate-motivated, after victims were identified as Asian and Jewish and Morales reportedly shouted 'Allahu Akbar'; both men were hospitalized in stable condition, Morales barricaded himself in a NYCHA building before being taken into custody, and officials say mental health may be a factor while leaders condemned the attacks.

via Gothamist|

#hate-crime #local #nypd

crime1 month ago•5 min saved

Two Manhattan Stabbings Prompt Hate-Crime Probe After Alleged Shout of 'Allahu Akbar'

Two men were stabbed on Manhattan's Upper West Side in an incident police are investigating as a potential hate crime after witnesses said the suspect yelled 'Allahu Akbar'; one victim is Jewish and the other Asian, and both were hospitalized in stable condition. The attacks appeared separate with no known connection between victims or the suspect, Raul Morales, 51. Authorities indicated mental health could be a factor in the initial assessment, and officials condemned the attack while the NYPD continues its investigation into motive and bias.

via Fox News|

#antisemitism #crime #hate-crime

crime1 month ago•198 min saved

NYPD weighs hate-crime motive in daylight NYC stabbings of two men

Two men, ages 57 and 50, were stabbed in broad daylight on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Police say they are evaluating whether the unprovoked attacks could be hate crimes, with witness reports that the suspect yelled “Allahu Akbar” during both assaults. The 51-year-old suspect, Raul Morales, is in custody as investigators examine possible motives; authorities say mental health may be a factor. Both victims are in stable condition and are expected to survive, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the violence as police continue the probe.

via CNN|

#asian-victim #crime #hate-crime

crime1 month ago•8 min saved

Today Show breach reveals suspect's 20-year rap sheet

A 41-year-old man, Andrew Truelove, was arrested after allegedly entering NBC's Rockefeller Center studios during a live Today show and directing racist slurs at co-host Craig Melvin. Authorities say his background includes a 2007 Virginia conviction for attempting to abduct an 8-year-old and a long history of charges such as trespassing, destruction of property, bomb threats, and probation violations. He faces hate-crime charges (burglary) and a misdemeanor (menacing) and is held on $10,000 bail as NYPD and FBI investigate; NBC says they are cooperating with law enforcement. The article notes additional pending cases in New York and past arrests, but officials say there is no confirmed link to other cases like the Nancy Guthrie abduction.

via Fox News|

#andrew-truelove #crime #hate-crime

news1 month ago•16 min saved

Intruder storms Today show live, faces hate-crime charges

A man believed to be Andrew Truelove slipped into NBC's Today show set at Rockefeller Center during a live segment, confronted co-host Craig Melvin in a stairwell while asking for Al Roker and shouting a racial slur; security detained him and he was arrested on burglary in the third degree as a hate crime and a count of menacing in the third degree as a hate crime, with bail set at $10,000. Melvin and Roker obtained protective orders, and NBC said it is cooperating with authorities as the investigation continues.

via Page Six|

#andrew-truelove #arrest #hate-crime

crime1 month ago•1 min saved

Intruder arraigned on hate-crime charges after TODAY studio breach

A 41-year-old man, Andrew Truelove, was arraigned in Manhattan on hate-crime charges after allegedly entering an unauthorized area near NBC's TODAY studios and shouting a racial slur at co-anchor Craig Melvin; bail was set at $10,000, there were no injuries, and NBC is reviewing security protocols as the investigation continues.

via NBC News|

#andrew-truelove #burglary-third-degree #crime

us1 month ago•5 min saved

TODAY Show security breach costs guard his job after intruder confrontation with Craig Melvin

Surveillance video shows a TODAY show security guard failed to stop an intruder from entering Studio 1A during a live segment, with one guard stepping away and the other overlooking the entry; the intruder, Andrew Truelove, confronted host Craig Melvin and yelled racist slurs before being arrested by NYPD, who have charged him with hate crimes. The guard was fired, Melvin and the team addressed the breach on air, and NBC says it’s cooperating with the investigation; Savannah Guthrie was away for a long weekend at the time.

via Fox News|

#craig-melvin #hate-crime #intruder

news1 month ago•17 min saved

Today show security breach leads to firing as intruder targets Craig Melvin with racial slur

NBC News fired a security guard after an intruder breached the Today show offices in New York, confronted host Craig Melvin while shouting the N-word and seeking Al Roker; the intruder, Andrew Truelove, was arrested on hate-crime related charges, and NBC and Today said they are reviewing security protocols.

via Page Six|

#al-roker #craig-melvin #hate-crime