Man faces federal hate crime charges following attack at New York synagogue
Federal prosecutors have charged Larry Montes with hate crimes and property damage following an altercation at Manhattan's Central Synagogue during Friday Shabbat services. The suspect, who was already facing state-level charges, allegedly assaulted a woman and a security guard.
Larry Montes has been formally charged in Manhattan federal court with two counts of committing hate crimes and one count of damaging religious property. These federal charges follow an incident that occurred last Friday at the Central Synagogue in New York City during Shabbat services. According to authorities, the incident began when synagogue security personnel attempted to remove Montes from the premises.
Prosecutors allege that during the confrontation, Montes struck a 63-year-old woman. Furthermore, he is accused of spitting at and head-butting a member of the synagogue's security team. Beyond the physical altercations, Montes is also accused of causing damage to synagogue property. Montes was already in custody facing state-level hate crime charges prior to the filing of these federal counts. The case highlights the ongoing legal response to violence targeting religious institutions in New York City.
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"trying to boot him"
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- ·Lack of information regarding the suspect's background or potential motive beyond the hate crime classification.
- ·No statement provided from the defense attorney or the suspect's side.
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