HATE CRIME

May 16 2026CRIME

Ugly act at NYU stirs anger and fear

A purple flag with a swastika fluttered over NYU’s Steinhardt School this week, sparking shock and anger. The symbol was paired with NYU’s name and a Star of David, making even the family whose name graces the building call the display “horrifying. ” The Steinhardts, known for big donations and supp

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May 16 2026CRIME

Older vet targeted in suspected hate crime after doorstep confrontation

An 80-year-old military veteran was allegedly punched in the face by a 37-year-old man who showed up at his door in a Florida retirement community last month. Surveillance footage captured the moment when the younger man knocked on the older man’s door, claiming to be a maintenance worker. The veter

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May 15 2026CRIME

Flag mix-up at NYU sparks investigation into hate crime

A confusing scene played out at NYU last week during graduation events when a flag with disturbing symbols appeared on a building near Washington Square Park. Instead of the usual NYU flag, someone replaced it with a modified version featuring two swastikas and a Star of David, mimicking Israel's na

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May 14 2026CRIME

Three Men Charged with Assault After Santana Row Attack

A group of three men were brought before a judge on Wednesday for an assault that happened outside a restaurant in Santana Row. The incident took place on March 8 and involved two Israeli‑American men who were speaking Hebrew on a patio. The three suspects—Bruneil Henry Chamaki, Roma Akoyans and

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May 13 2026CRIME

Why a young man's life ended over a dance move

A teenage boy stabbed a gay Black dancer to death last summer in Brooklyn, not because he felt threatened, but because he took offense to the way the man was dancing. Prosecutors say the 17-year-old, who brought a knife to a gas station showdown, acted out of pure hatred, calling it a classic case o

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May 12 2026CRIME

Hate Crime Charge for Man Accused of Antisemitic Threats to Neighbors

A 54-year-old Southfield man now faces hate crime charges after allegedly targeting his neighbor and her children with violent antisemitic slurs in late March. Police report that he filmed the three kids playing outside before shouting phrases like "All Jews are murderers" and calling them "liars wh

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May 10 2026CRIME

What Happens When Hate Gets Real Consequences?

In a courtroom years ago, a woman who once led a racist attack broke down while talking to the family she harmed. She admitted to her role in the crime but also claimed it wasn’t truly her, creating a confusing mix of apology and denial. The video of her reaction has resurfaced online, leading peopl

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May 08 2026CRIME

Campus Clash: Two Students Face Hate Crime Charges

A confrontation outside DePaul’s student center in November 2024 has led to serious legal consequences for two men. The incident involved Max Long, a former Israeli soldier, and Michael Kaminsky, both Jewish students who were attacked by masked assailants. One attacker, Kasem Noubani, 24, now faces

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May 08 2026CRIME

A Statue, A Church, and Questions That Won’t Go Away

On a quiet April night in Staten Island, a 31-year-old man allegedly grabbed a small statue of Mary holding baby Jesus from outside a local church and threw it into the grass. The statue wasn’t just decorative—it was one of two identical figures placed on either side of the main entrance to Our Lady

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Apr 30 2026CRIME

Masked Teens Turn Hollywood Churches into Speed‑Run Arenas

The latest viral craze on Hollywood Boulevard has caught the attention of both law‑enforcement and religious leaders. Groups of young people, some wearing masks and others in elaborate costumes, have been filmed breaking into Church of Scientology buildings. They race through corridors, sometimes dr

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