New York Model, Paramedic Severely Injured Defending Women Knife Attack Germany

John Rudat, a 21-year-old New York model and paramedic, was severely disfigured after intervening to protect two women from a violent knife attack on public transportation in Dresden, Germany. During the attack, Rudat was slashed in the face with a six-inch blade, requiring emergency surgery and a difficult recovery. The assailants, reportedly Syrian nationals, included one man briefly detained but released due to insufficient evidence, while the other remains at large. Rudat expressed frustration over the handling of the case by German authorities and highlighted concerns about law enforcement and immigration enforcement. The U.S. Embassy condemned the attack and urged German officials to bring the perpetrators to justice. Supporters have launched a fundraiser to assist Rudat with his physical, emotional, and financial recovery following the brutal incident.