Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., recently announced the indictment of a man involved in an antisemitic incident on a New York subway. The individual, Christopher Husary, age 36, stands accused of targeting a Jewish man with threats and hateful speech. Detailed in a
press release
from the Manhattan District Attorney’s office, Husary faces charges of Attempted Coercion as a Hate Crime and Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree.
District Attorney Bragg, in condemning the behavior, stated, “As alleged, Christopher Husary tried to force a Jewish man to comply with his demands by spewing antisemitic comments and threats at him.” Bragg affirmed his office’s dedication to holding individuals accountable for hate-driven acts, highlighting the role of the Hate Crimes Unit and its resources available to victims.
The indictment stems from an event on June 10, 2024, as reported by the D.A.’s office. The victim, a 35-year-old Jewish man wearing a yarmulke, was riding the northbound 5 train when he observed Husary marking an upside-down red triangle on a subway train door. After the victim captured a photo of the graffiti, Husary confronted him, demanded he delete the photograph, and unleashed a string of antisemitic threats. The remarks included denigrating claims about Zionism and questions concerning the victim’s religious authenticity.
The incident which was reported to law enforcement on June 22, led to a responsive investigation and resulted in Husary’s indictment. With Assistant D.A. John Ludtke at the helm of the prosecution, the Hate Crimes Unit — supervised by Assistant D.A. Hannah Yu, Deputy Chief Constantine Coritsidis, and overseen by Executive D.A. Lisa DelPizzo — is taking the lead in holding Husary accountable. Detective Adrian Johnson of the NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force was notably thanked by D.A. Bragg for his contribution to the case, demonstrating the unified response to hate crimes by New York’s justice system.
Furthermore, those who may experience or witness hate crimes are encouraged to call 911 or reach out to the Manhattan D.A.’s Hate Crimes Unit to report such incidents.
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