Bronx Man Faces Federal Hate Crime Charges After Synagogue Attack
Federal prosecutors say Larry Montes assaulted a security guard and a congregant during a Shabbat service, and city data showed 205 anti-Jewish bias incidents.
- Federal prosecutors charged Bronx resident Larry Montes on Wednesday in Manhattan federal court with two counts of committing hate crimes and one count of damage to religious property following an attack at Central Synagogue last Friday.
- During Shabbat services last Friday, Montes allegedly disrupted the gathering by shouting and damaging two ceremonial candlesticks, then punched a 63-year-old congregant and headbutted a security guard.
- After his arrest, Montes allegedly told officers his actions were "it's all a racial thing" and "all religious motivated," according to prosecutors with the Southern District of New York.
- Montes faces a maximum penalty of 10 years per hate crime count and 20 years for property damage, as U.S. Attorney Jamie McDonald vowed to "protect all communities from hate‑driven violence."
- This incident occurs amid a broader trend in New York City, where police data shows 360 hate crime incidents by the end of July, including 205 that targeted Jewish people.
11 Articles
11 Articles
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Cleveland Jewish NewsManhattan Central Synagogue attacker faces federal hate crime charges
The suspect, Larry Montes, 46, allegedly told officers: “F–ck the Jews. ... It’s racial." The post Manhattan Central Synagogue attacker faces federal hate crime charges appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Man charged with hate crimes after New York Central Synagogue attack
The Department of Justice said Larry Montes, from the Bronx, allegedly struck a woman and assaulted a security guard at the synagogue during Shabbat service. His aunt told the New York Post he was 'mentally traumatized because of his desire to belong to [Judaism]'
Bronx man charged with hate crimes in Manhattan synagogue attack, DOJ says
Larry Montes, 46, of the Bronx, has been charged with two federal hate crime counts and one count of damage to religious property resulting in bodily injury following an alleged attack during Shabbat services at a Manhattan synagogue, the Justice Department announced.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
