NYPD Hate Crime Task Force Investigates Subway Incident Alleged Harassment of Jews

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The NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force is currently investigating an incident involving a masked individual who allegedly harassed Jews on the subway. This development follows a report by The Post, which identified the suspect.

 

The incident took place on June 10 on an uptown train. Joshua Savitt, a White Plains lawyer, was returning home after attending an exhibit in downtown Manhattan that memorialized the victims of the October 7 Nova Music Festival terror attack. During his commute, Savitt noticed two individuals vandalizing a train car window with the words "Free Gaza." He began taking pictures of the graffiti, which reportedly provoked the vandals. They allegedly confronted him and called him a "Zionist," according to the police.

 

 

Savitt reported the incident to the police last week after The Post revealed the identity of one of the vandals as Christopher Khamis Victor Husary. Husary is described as a frequent protester who splits his time between coasts and still resides with his parents in their $1.8 million California home.

 

 

Husary, who was masked during the incident, allegedly taunted Savitt by saying, "Bro, if you only knew who I was," while wearing a Hezbollah shirt. He also demanded that Savitt stop photographing him. When confronted by The Post at his parents' home in California, Husary, 36, admitted to the encounter but denied harassing Savitt. Instead, he claimed that Savitt was the aggressor.

 

Savitt expressed his satisfaction with the NYPD's response, stating, "It’s heartening to see the NYPD take harassing and threatening others on the subway seriously, and put in the work to hold people accountable. I’m glad I spoke up, and I encourage others to do the same."

 

The investigation by the Hate Crimes Task Force underscores the seriousness with which the NYPD is treating this incident. The probe aims to hold those responsible for any hate-driven actions accountable, reflecting the city's commitment to addressing hate crimes and ensuring the safety of all its residents.

 

Credit: NYP 2024-07-01

 

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