Summary
The incoming Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, spoke with Mustapha Kharbouch, a Brown University student wrongly accused on social media of being involved in a shooting. Mamdani expressed support for Kharbouch and invited him back to New York City, promising to combat Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism.
Key Facts
- Zohran Mamdani is the incoming Mayor of New York City.
- Mustapha Kharbouch is a student at Brown University.
- Kharbouch was wrongly identified as a suspect in a shooting based on social media speculation.
- He faced threats and discrimination due to his Palestinian heritage.
- Mamdani reached out to Kharbouch, offering support and an invitation to return to New York City.
- Mamdani's campaign included a focus on the Palestinian cause and condemning antisemitism.
- The situation highlighted issues of Islamophobia and the dangers of false accusations on social media.
