A Palestinian activist has been charged with a hate crime by federal prosecutors for attacking a Jewish man following a rally in April in New York City, the New York Post reported on Thursday.
Saadah Masoud of Brooklyn, N.Y., allegedly assaulted Matt Greenman because of his “actual and perceived religion” after a pro-Palestinian demonstration on April 20 in Midtown Manhattan, according to a newly unsealed criminal complaint filed by the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s Office.
The group Canary Mission had identified Masoud, a member of Within Our Lifetime, as the alleged assailant back in May. According to the organization, Masoud “has a history of violence and of physically assaulting Israel supporters.”
Greenman’s attorney, Gerard Filitti, said that by charging Masoud with a hate crime, “the U.S. Attorney’s office is sending a clear message that hate crimes targeting Jews have serious consequences.”
Court records showed that Masoud posted a $75,000 bond but was denied a request to attend a wedding in New Jersey, according to the New York Post.