Detroit Judge Denies Bond in Girl's Attack Case

A Detroit judge has denied bond for Gary Lansky, accused of slashing the throat of 7-year-old Saida Mashrah, citing him as a danger to the community. Lansky, 73, faces charges of assault with intent to murder and felonious assault after the attack in Ryan Park, Detroit. The Arab-American Civil Rights League is calling for hate crime charges, alleging the attack was racially motivated, but the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office states there is insufficient evidence to support this claim. Lansky's mental health issues, including depression and psychosis, have been highlighted, with his family noting previous violent behavior linked to these conditions. The incident has left the victim, Saida Mashrah, and her family living in fear, with the girl sustaining non-life-threatening injuries but significant emotional trauma. Civil rights groups continue to press for a thorough investigation into possible hate crime motivations behind the attack.