Stabbing Of Orthodox Man By FedEx Guy Not Seen As Hate Crime
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(JTA) — A stabbing in Manhattan that initially left a Jewish man from Brooklyn clinging to life does not appear to be a hate crime.
A 22-year-old FedEx worker stabbed Jack Gindi, 28, at least four times on Monday near the Empire State Building, leaving him in critical condition. He is currently listed in stable condition at Bellevue Hospital.
While Gindi, of Brooklyn, has been identified in several news reports as Orthodox, he did not look identifiably Jewish in photos taken of the attack.
Police first said that Gindi and his attacker, Tyquan Bailey, got into an argument that led to the stabbing. But surveillance footage of the incident shows Bailey approaching Gindi from behind without any interaction and attacking him. Police said that Bailey frequently delivered packages to the office where Gindi worked. The workplace was not specified.
Bailey was charged in Manhattan Criminal Court on Tuesday with attempted murder, assault and weapon possession. He was not charged with a bias or hate crime.
A Facebook post dated Tuesday afternoon from someone who appears to be acquainted with Gindi reads: “Baruch HaShem the prognosis on Jack Gindi. May he and his family see many happy healthy prosperous years. ‘Cat scan came back great. No damage to spine. He’ll be walking in 2-3 weeks BH. Lots of muscle damage to his back. Long road ahead but he’s good BH. Send this to all the boys. Love u guys.”
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