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sarisataka

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16. The video is right there, you posted it

Reply to Hassin Bin Sober (Reply #14)

Mon Aug 12, 2024, 07:43 PM

Aug 12

No sign he was about to "get jumped". The Jewish man was standing in place, in a non-threatening posture. He may have been running his mouth but words do not justify a violent response. The man with the knife had to lunge forward to reach him.

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Slashing of Jewish man in Brooklyn ruled a hate crime. Video shows violent confrontation [View all] MarineCombatEngineer Aug 12 OP

But is it REALLY anti-Semitism?! Behind the Aegis Aug 12 #1

ISRAEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nt MarineCombatEngineer Aug 12 #2

Clearly just an example of good-hearted and wholesome anti-Zionism. tritsofme Aug 12 #5

Nah, just freedom fighters mcar Aug 12 #8

Such little response... sarisataka Aug 12 #3

Remember when "stochastic terrorism" was the phrase of the day? Sympthsical Aug 12 #4

Oh boy here we go. I'll wait for more information. Hassin Bin Sober Aug 12 #6

He's being charged with a hate crime. LeftInTX Aug 12 #7

Like I said "Then he became aggressive and you know, withdrew his knife,"... Hassin Bin Sober Aug 12 #13

lol orange jar Aug 12 #11

Getting in a scuffle at 2 am is not the same as walking down the street minding your own business. Hassin Bin Sober Aug 12 #15

The video doesn't show what you describe sarisataka Aug 12 #12

Why is he moving backwards and they are three doors down from the restaurant (or synagogue?) Hassin Bin Sober Aug 12 #14

The video is right there, you posted it sarisataka Aug 12 #16

Here. :16-:20 they are clearly advancing on him while he backs up. I want to see more video. Hassin Bin Sober Aug 12 #17

I hope the judge slaps the max penalty on his ass! oasis Aug 12 #9

Max for the assault with the hate crime enhancement. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 12 #10