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Behind the Aegis

(54,857 posts)
Mon Jan 24, 2022, 12:16 AM Jan 2022

(Jewish Group) Attacker slugs man in Hassidic clothing in Brooklyn

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn (PIX11) — An attacker punched a 21-year-old man in the nose in what police are investigating as a possible hate crime, officials said Sunday.

The victim, who was dressed in traditional Hassidic clothing, was walking near Troy Avenue and Carroll Street early on Saturday when another man crossed the street and attacked. Police said the victim was treated at the scene for his injury.

No arrests have been made. The NYPD’s Hate Crimes Unit launched an investigation into the assault. They asked for help identifying the attacker.

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There have been at least 4 attacks on Jews in NYC as of the past week and a half.

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(Jewish Group) Attacker slugs man in Hassidic clothing in Brooklyn (Original Post) Behind the Aegis Jan 2022 OP
I never understand Skittles Jan 2022 #1
Update: This attacker was arrested earlier today.. Princess Turandot Feb 2022 #2

Skittles

(159,374 posts)
1. I never understand
Mon Jan 24, 2022, 06:07 AM
Jan 2022

how someone who no doubt themselves has experienced racism and bigotry can turn around and do the same to someone else......it makes it seem even worse

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