""This defendant is accused of targeting three people, including a child, in a string of unprovoked assaults allegedly fueled by anti-Muslim bias. No one should be attacked, threatened, or made to fear for their safety because of their faith.""
"Horney faces multiple charges, including third-degree assault as a hate crime, third-degree attempted assault as a hate crime, and endangering the welfare of a child."
Megan Horney, 34, has been indicted for multiple hate crime assaults against Muslim residents in Bay Ridge, including a 12-year-old girl. The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office reported that the attacks occurred on January 30, within a short time frame. Horney faces charges such as third-degree assault as a hate crime and endangering the welfare of a child. DA Eric Gonzalez emphasized the importance of holding individuals accountable for hate-fueled violence and ensuring the safety of all residents.
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