Crime & Safety
$10K Reward Offered In Crown Heights Attack On Pregnant Woman
The attack against the woman, who is Jewish, is being investigated by the Hate Crimes Task Force, according to police.
CROWN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN — The Anti-Defamation League is offering a $10,000 reward for information about a possible hate crime in Crown Heights.
The organization announced Wednesday that they would give the award to anyone with information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those who attacked a pregnant woman on Eastern Parkway earlier that day.
The 33-year-old woman was walking near Nostrand Avenue when someone threw a drink in her face and made a derogatory comment, according to police. The ADL said the man also tried to hit the woman.
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"Today’s reported antisemitic attack of a pregnant Jewish woman in Brooklyn warrants priority attention for our community," ADL NY/NJ Regional Director Scott Richman said. "...We are appalled and outraged by the vileness of this attack. The ADL is offering this award to send the unmistakable message that hate-motivated violence and harassment is unacceptable."
The suspect fled the corner after the incident, police said.
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The NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force is looking into the incident, they added.
Today’s reported antisemitic attack of a pregnant Jewish woman in Brooklyn warrants priority attention for our community. $10K reward offered for information on person(s) responsible. My statement: pic.twitter.com/nM8M7n1PoL
— Scott Richman (@scottarichman) November 4, 2021
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