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NYC Subway Attack: Woman Choked, Yelled Antisemitic Slurs
7 Jun
Summary
- A 23-year-old woman was arrested for a hate crime on the NYC subway.
- The suspect allegedly asked riders if they were Jewish and made antisemitic remarks.
- The victim was punched, kicked, choked, and had her hair pulled.
A 23-year-old woman has been arrested on hate crime charges following a violent assault on a New York City subway train last weekend. The incident, partially captured on video, involved the alleged assailant, Diana Smith, 23, of the Bronx, physically attacking another rider.
Witness accounts and police reports indicate Smith repeatedly asked other passengers if they were Jewish and made antisemitic remarks, including claims about Jews stealing wealth. During the altercation, Smith allegedly punched, kicked, and choked the victim, and was heard on video saying, "Jews are eating kids!" and "You're a Jew. I can smell the kids."
The victim, also 23, sustained minor injuries including hair loss and was treated at a local hospital. The assault and the suspect's antisemitic statements have drawn condemnation, occurring amidst a reported significant increase in antisemitic incidents across New York City.
