- Carl Jones, 57, of Spartanburg, S.C., was arrested and charged with a felony hate crime for allegedly assaulting a Hispanic man by grabbing and squeezing his throat while waiting in line at a Mamaroneck, N.Y., gas station on August 9, 2025.
- Jones reportedly targeted the victim based on his ethnicity, telling him to “go back to your country” and asking if he had a green card, escalating to physical violence by spitting, choking, punching, and throwing the victim to the floor, as corroborated by video surveillance and witnesses.
- Jones was arraigned on charges of third-degree assault as a hate crime (a felony) and criminal obstruction of breathing (a misdemeanor). He was released on his own recognizance with a requirement to meet a social worker. Read More
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