"The encounter began just before 5 a.m. on a Manhattan-bound L train, when a man approached the victim, hurled anti-LGBTQIA+ remarks and then followed him off at the Lorimer Street stop."
"Carraway now faces a long list of counts that include a hate-crime enhancement, meaning prosecutors will decide whether to pursue stiffer penalties tied to bias motivation."
"The NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force is responsible for investigating incidents flagged as potential bias crimes and coordinating those cases across precincts."
Yeshayahuw Carraway was arrested for an anti-LGBTQIA+ assault on a 24-year-old rider on a northbound L train. The incident occurred on January 18, where Carraway hurled slurs, displayed a knife, and punched the victim multiple times. He faces multiple charges, including hate-crime assault and aggravated harassment. The NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating and has called for witnesses to provide information or video evidence. The case highlights ongoing concerns about bias-related attacks in the city.
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