- Tarek Bazrouk, a 20-year-old from New York City, was charged with three counts of federal hate crimes for assaulting Jewish individuals at protests related to the Israel-Gaza conflict between April 2024 and January 2025.
- Bazrouk allegedly attacked Jewish victims at three separate protests, targeting those visibly identifiable as Jewish by their clothing or symbols.
- A search of Bazrouk’s cellphone revealed antisemitic text messages, including self-identifying as a “Jew hater,” calling Jews “worthless,” and expressing joy over family members’ alleged Hamas affiliation. The phone also contained pro-Hamas and pro-Hezbollah propaganda, indicating his motivation for the assaults.
- Each count carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. Read More
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