Larry Montes charged with hate crimes after Manhattan synagogue attack

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Larry Montes, a 46-year-old man from the Bronx, was arrested following a violent antisemitic attack at Central Synagogue in Manhattan during Shabbat services. Authorities state that Montes disrupted the religious service, allegedly punching a 63-year-old female congregant and attacking a 65-year-old security guard by spitting on and headbutting him.

During the incident, Montes reportedly damaged synagogue property, including two religious candles valued at approximately $20,000. An NYPD sergeant on a paid security detail apprehended the suspect at the scene. Prosecutors allege that Montes made antisemitic remarks during the attack, referring to congregants as ‘swine’ and ‘fake Jews,’ and admitted his actions were religiously motivated.

Montes faces charges including two counts of assault as a hate crime and one count of criminal mischief as a hate crime. He was arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court, where Judge Janice Chan set bail at $10,000 cash and $30,000 in bonds. New York City officials, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, condemned the attack, emphasizing the need for religious safety in the city.

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[● 25 SOURCES] Montes allegedly damaged religious property, including two candles valued at $20,000. wokespy.com · vinnews.com · nytimespost.com · srnnews.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · +19 more
[● 20 SOURCES] Montes allegedly punched a 63-year-old female congregant in the face, causing a laceration to her lip. wokespy.com · krdo.com · wsvn.com · vinnews.com · nytimespost.com · +13 more
[● 27 SOURCES] The incident occurred during Shabbat services at Central Synagogue in Manhattan. wokespy.com · nytimespost.com · krdo.com · www.fox5ny.com · wsvn.com · +21 more
[● 19 SOURCES] No one was seriously injured during the incident. nytimespost.com · krdo.com · www.fox5ny.com · abc7ny.com · vinnews.com · +12 more
[● 19 SOURCES] An NYPD sergeant on a paid security detail apprehended the suspect at the scene. wokespy.com · nytimespost.com · krdo.com · www.fox5ny.com · wsvn.com · +12 more
[● 23 SOURCES] Larry Montes faces two counts of assault as a hate crime and one count of criminal mischief as a hate crime. wokespy.com · nytimespost.com · krdo.com · www.fox5ny.com · wsvn.com · +15 more
[● 20 SOURCES] The suspect was identified as 46-year-old Larry Montes of the Bronx. wokespy.com · nytimespost.com · krdo.com · www.fox5ny.com · wsvn.com · +12 more
[● 24 SOURCES] Montes headbutted and spat at a 65-year-old male security guard. wokespy.com · nytimespost.com · krdo.com · www.fox5ny.com · wsvn.com · +18 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Montes allegedly admitted to police that his actions were religiously motivated and used antisemitic slurs. pulptastic.com · internewscast.com · dnyuz.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Judge Janice Chan set bail at $10,000 cash and $30,000 in bonds. pulptastic.com · internewscast.com · dnyuz.com