Hate Crime Against Chasidic Yeshiva Student In Monsey

Four people are facing hate crime charges after allegedly targeting a yeshiva buchir for a violent robbery in Monsey NY, because he was Jewish. Police said the victim was hit in the head in Monsey on Monday night during an attempted robbery. Police said it was calls to 9-1-1 that gave them the jump on the alleged robbers. One suspect was picked up on the street, while two were arrested trying to drive away. The fourth man was picked up Tuesday. All three of the arrested men were being held on $100,000 bail, the woman on $75,000. The four are due back at Ramapo County Court on Friday.