2 arrested for allegedly ripping face masks off Jews in Brooklyn
Graphic by Angelie Zaslavsky
(JTA) — Two people were arrested for allegedly ripping face masks off of identifiably Jewish people in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City.
The suspects have not yet been identified or been charged, NBC New York reported Monday morning.
Video posted on Twitter by Belaaz shows police and crowds gathering late Sunday night after an incident.
?? — WILLIAMSBURG: Two antisemites were arrested moments ago after they assaulted Jews while ripping off their masks on the streets of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. pic.twitter.com/cW5u0AYT3b
— Belaaz (@TheBelaaz) May 11, 2020
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