CAIR-NY Welcomes Hate Crime Probe into Washington Heights Subway Attack

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(NEW YORK, NY, 03/14/2023) - The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), today welcomes a NYPD hate crime investigation of multiple individuals who allegedly attacked a 15-year-old boy at a subway station.   

The alleged assailants yanked the teen off a northbound A train at the W 181 Street subway station, and then punched the victim multiple times in the face and body. The attackers allegedly chanted anti-black slurs at the victim. The victim sustained multiple injuries including a bloody lip and broken glasses.  

SEE: Group shouting anti-Black slurs brutally attacks teen in NYC subway station: NYPD 

Black Teen Beaten In Wash Heights Subway As Racial Slur Chanted: NYPD 

“The violence perpetrated against this young black youth was horrific. We pray that the victim recovers and heals from this traumatic experience. Bigoted anti-black violence will not be tolerated in our society. We must work together to eliminate the rise of hate against minority communities.” said CAIR-NY Executive Director Afaf Nasher.   

She added CAIR-NY and the American Muslim community stand in solidarity with all those challenging anti-Jewish hatred, anti-Black racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, white supremacy, and all other forms of bigotry. 

CAIR-NY has condemned several other disturbing hate incidents in recent weeks:

SEE: CAIR-NY Condemns Anti-Asian Attack in Queens, Welcomes Arrests for Anti-Black Graffiti 

CAIR-NY Condemns Queens Church Vandalism, Welcomes Hate Crime Probe  

CAIR-NY Welcomes Hate Crime Charge for Suspect Who Called Store Employees 'Terrorists'   

CAIR-NY Calls for Hate Crime Probe into Possible Arson, Racist Vandalism in Monroe Co.   

CAIR-NY's mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.

La misión de CAIR-NY es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.

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CONTACT: Afaf Nasher, Esq., CAIR-NY Executive Director, 917-669-4006, anasher@cair.com; Ahmed Mohamed, CAIR-NY Legal Director, 646-481-2103, ahmedmohamed@cair.com