CAIR-NY Welcomes Conviction of Perpetrator in Anti-Muslim Slashing
(NEW YORK, NY, 4/4/2024) - The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today welcomed the conviction of a man who assaulted a Muslim man on New Year’s Eve.
A New Jersey man was found guilty of hate crime assault and weapons for slashing a Muslim man in Manhattan on New Year’s Eve after having gone on an anti-Muslim tirade. The man is expected to be sentenced on May 3.
SEE: Man Found Guilty For Anti-Muslim Slashing On New Years Eve: DA | New York City, NY Patch
“No one should have their life put in danger simply because of their faith,” said CAIR-NY Executive Director Afaf Nasher. “We welcome the conviction of the perpetrator of this disturbing crime and urge law enforcement to crack down on the rising tide of anti-Muslim incidents.”
She noted that this week, CAIR released its 2024 civil rights report, which reveals the highest number of complaints it has ever received in its 30-year history.
SEE: New CAIR Civil Rights Report Reveals Highest Number of Complaints in Group’s 30-Year History
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;
Rabea Ali, CAIR-NY Communications Coordinator, 347-651-0954, rali@cair.com;