Suspect in Violent Disruption at NYC Synagogue Arraigned on Federal Hate Crime Charges

Accused in Central Synagogue antisemitic spree while claiming he was God hit with new charges

Appearing in Manhattan Supreme Court in handcuffs and tan-colored jail clothing, Larry Montes pleaded not guilty to criminal mischief, third-degree assault and attempted assault, all charged as hate crimes.

Man Indicted on Hate Crime Charges After Alleged Attack at Central Synagogue

NEW YORK (VINnews) — A Bronx man has been indicted on hate crime charges after allegedly disrupting Shabbat services at Central Synagogue in Midtown, damaging religious property and attacking two people, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said Wednesday. Larry Montes, 46, faces multiple charges, including criminal mischief as a hate crime, attempted assault as […]

Man indicted on hate crime charges after disrupting NYC Shabbat services

Central Synagogue in Midtown Manhattan. Bronx resident Larry Montes is accused of knocking over a 63-year-old woman, among other violent acts, at Central Synagogue in August. [ more › ]

Lunatic who stormed NYC synagogue claimed he was God before attack: prosecutors

The antisemitic lunatic who stormed a Manhattan synagogue on Shabbat told congregants he was God before attacking two people, prosecutors said as new details...

Madman who went on violent rampage at Midtown synagogue during services arraigned on hate crime indictment

The man accused of going on a violent rampage inside a Midtown synagogue last month was arraigned Wednesday on a hate crime indictment. Larry Montes, 46, refused to answer questions about the attack as court officers escorted him through the hallways of Manhattan Criminal Court. He has remained in custody since police say he stormed...

Suspect in violent disruption at NYC synagogue arraigned on federal hate crime charges

The man accused of violently storming Central Synagogue​ in New York City in August pleaded not guilty to federal hate crime charges.