Man accused of New York City synagogue attack faces federal hate crime charges
Summary
A man named Larry Montes was arrested for attacking a synagogue in New York City during a religious service. He now faces federal hate crime charges for damaging property and injuring people in what officials called a hate-driven attack.Key Facts
- Larry Montes, 46, disrupted a service at Central Synagogue in Manhattan.
- He shouted "I am Hashem," knocked over candles, and broke candle holders.
- Montes injured a 63-year-old woman and headbutted a security guard.
- He used a racial slur during the attack, according to police.
- Montes said he felt disrespected and that his actions were racially and religiously motivated.
- He is charged with two counts of hate crimes and one count of damaging religious property.
- Montes is held on $10,000 bail awaiting further legal proceedings.
- The FBI condemned the attack and praised security and first responders.
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