Excerpt from Yiddish article in Der Yid’s January 10, 2020 edition
UJO thanks Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez for requesting a $50,000 bail.
An anti-Semitic assault and robbery took place on Wednesday, January 1. The victim was beaten and robbed of his phone on Broadway and Gerry Street. The 22-year-old said the attackers made anti-Semitic remarks and threatened to kill him before he was punched in the throat. The two suspects, a 34-year-old woman and a 24-year-old woman, were taken into custody on Broadway and Rutledge Street shortly after the attack thanks to the quick action of Shomrim and the police.
The 34-year-old has been charged with robbery, aggravated harassment/hate crime, assault and criminal mischief and was ordered held on $10,000 bail. The other suspect was taken into custody but not charged.
“Thanks are due to Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez for for requesting a $50,000 bail on this case to further ensure that there are consequences for those who perpetrate anti-Semitic attacks and hate crimes against whichever community such attacks take place” said UJO in a statement.
The Williamsburg community is suffering from a spike in anti-Semitic attacks recently. It is important that anyone who suffers harassment or an attack should report it by calling 911. Victims can also call Shomrim at (718) 237-0202 or the UJO at (718) 643-9700 both organizations work closely with the police in order to help make sure the reports are treated with the seriousness deserved.
