Christopher Husary Indicted for Antisemitic Subway Incident

Christopher Husary, 36, has been indicted by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for an antisemitic incident on a subway, facing charges of Attempted Coercion as a Hate Crime and Aggravated Harassment. The incident took place on June 10, 2024, when Husary allegedly threatened a 35-year-old Jewish man after he photographed Husary drawing an inverted red triangle, a symbol associated with Hamas, on a subway door. Husary confronted the victim, demanding he delete the photo and making derogatory comments about his Jewish identity. The victim reported the incident to police on June 22, prompting an investigation by the NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force. This case comes in the context of heightened tensions surrounding protests related to antisemitism, particularly after the October 7, 2023, Nova music festival massacre. D.A. Bragg emphasized the commitment to prosecuting hate-driven acts, highlighting the role of the Hate Crimes Unit in addressing such incidents.