"Megan Horney 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. She was ordered to return on May 27 and remains on supervised release."
"The incidents unfolded within 20 minutes of each other on the afternoon of Jan. 30, with the first attack occurring at approximately 2:25 p.m. when a woman was pushed and kicked while the suspect made Islamophobic remarks."
Megan Horney, 34, has been indicted for a series of anti-Muslim hate crimes in Bay Ridge, targeting three victims, including a 12-year-old girl. The incidents occurred on January 30, with the first victim being assaulted at 2:25 p.m. and the subsequent attacks following shortly after. Horney faces multiple charges, including third-degree assault as a hate crime and endangering the welfare of a child. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez emphasized the commitment to hold Horney accountable and protect residents from hate and violence.
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