Antisemitic Attacker Given 17-Month Sentence Instead of 30 Years
Tarek Bazrouk, a 20-year-old Palestinian American, was sentenced to 17 months in prison for federal hate crimes after attacking Jewish protesters in New York City. The incident, which occurred over a nine-month period, involved multiple incidents during pro-Israel rallies, where Bazrouk targeted Jewish protesters with physical violence.
The Case Details
Bazrouk, who prosecutors say supports Hamas and Hezbollah, was charged with numerous federal hate crimes for his actions. While he could have faced up to 30 years in prison, he opted for a plea deal, resulting in a 17-month sentence. Court documents revealed that Bazrouk expressed anti-Semitic views, including labeling Jews as