Hate crime charges filed in Manhattan synagogue attack
Summary
A man disrupted a Shabbat service at Manhattan’s Central Synagogue and attacked people as he was being escorted out. He has been charged with hate crimes and other offenses, and no one was seriously hurt.Key Facts
- The incident occurred on a Friday night during Shabbat services in Manhattan’s Central Synagogue.
- The man struck two people, damaged synagogue property, spat at, and head-butted a security team member.
- Police arrested Larry Montes, 46, from the Bronx.
- Montes faces two assault charges and one criminal mischief charge, all as hate crimes.
- A police sergeant working security at the synagogue arrested the man quickly.
- The mayor, governor, attorney general, and other officials condemned the attack.
- Additional police security was added following the incident, and services continued the next day.
- Rabbi Rebecca Thau spoke to the congregation about balancing faith with the reality of violence.
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