Man Indicted on Hate Crime Charges After Disrupting NYC Shabbat Services

Man indicted on hate crime charges after disrupting NYC Shabbat services

Central Synagogue in Midtown Manhattan. Bronx resident Larry Montes is accused of knocking over a 63-year-old woman, among other violent acts, at Central Synagogue in August. [ more › ]

Lunatic who stormed NYC synagogue claimed he was God before attack: prosecutors

The antisemitic lunatic who stormed a Manhattan synagogue on Shabbat told congregants he was God before attacking two people, prosecutors said as new details...

Madman who went on violent rampage at Midtown synagogue during services arraigned on hate crime indictment

The man accused of going on a violent rampage inside a Midtown synagogue last month was arraigned Wednesday on a hate crime indictment. Larry Montes, 46, refused to answer questions about the attack as court officers escorted him through the hallways of Manhattan Criminal Court. He has remained in custody since police say he stormed...

D.A. Bragg Announces Hate Crime Indictment Of Man For Antisemitic And Anti-Black Attacks At Central Synagogue - Manhattan District Attorney's Office

“Places of worship should be safe havens, not scenes of violence and hate,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As alleged, Larry Montes endangered congregants in the middle of services. He is charged with subsequently attacking two people in unprovoked, bias-motivated assaults and destroying religious property, all while spewing bigoted language. An attack on a house of worship threatens an entire community’s sense of safety and the sanctity of these community pillars must be protected. I commend the Jewish community for its resilience amid heightened antisemitism, and I wish the victims a full recovery. As the Jewish High Holidays approach, we will remain vigilant alongside the NYPD to protect our synagogues throughout Manhattan.”