CAIR-NY Asks Feds to Probe Hate Vandalism of Muslim’s Truck
(NEW YORK, N.Y., 12/11/13) –- The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today called on local law enforcement authorities and the FBI to investigate vandalism of a Watertown, N.Y., Muslim’s vehicle as a possible hate crime.
CAIR-NY said the Muslim immigrant‘s truck was damaged at his home early Saturday. The vandals shattered the windshield and side windows, causing more than $3,000 damage.
According to the police report, a note containing racial and religious slurs was tucked under the car’s windshield wipers. The note stated: “U (expletive) (racial slur) I know where u work too!!! U better watch your back!!!”. . .“(Expletive) Muslim and (racial slur)! Quit your job or else.” Local police are investigating and will determine whether the incident is a hate crime.
SEE: Police Investigate Vandalism of Muslim Man’s Car in Watertown as Possible Hate Crime
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20131211/NEWS07/712119867
“The racial and religious slurs used in this act of violence clearly indicate a need to investigate a bias motive,” said CAIR-NY Director of Operations Sadyia Khalique. “By adding its resources to the investigation of this case, the FBI will send a message that hate-motivated acts of anti-Muslim violence will not be tolerated.”
Just yesterday, CAIR’s Washington state chapter held a news conference calling for a maximum sentence in the beating of a Sikh taxi driver by a man shouting anti-Muslim slurs.
CAIR-WA: Man Sentenced for Anti-Muslim Attack on Sikh Cabbie (Video)
Also yesterday, CAIR’s St. Louis chapter director spoke about the rising level of Islamophobia in American society that can lead to such incidents.
Islamophobia: A Discussion About the Causes and Possible Solutions
CAIR: Islamophobia Rages on in Tennessee
Muslim-Bashers’ Latest Target: Texas Wesleyan (Star-Telegram)
CAIR’s recently-released report, “Legislating Fear: Islamophobia and its Impact in the United States,” revealed that anti-Islam groups received more than $119 million in funding between 2008 and 2011.
SEE: Legislating Fear: Islamophobia and its Impact in the United States
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CONTACT: CAIR-NY Director of Operations Sadyia Khalique, 212-870-2002, E-Mail: skhalique@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, E-Mail: ihooper@cair.com