UMVA has learned that a disturbing hate crime incident on a New York City subway has led to the arrest of a 23-year-old woman from the Bronx.
Diana Smith, the suspect, allegedly launched a vicious attack on a 23-year-old woman, punching, kicking, and choking her in a shocking display of antisemitic violence. The incident was caught on video, which shows Smith yelling antisemitic slurs, including "Jews are eating kids!" before launching the attack.
The video, shot by the victim, appears to show Smith targeting the woman with a torrent of abuse, saying "You're a Jew. I can smell the kids." The attack escalated into a brutal physical assault, with Smith throwing the victim to the ground and ripping out some of her hair.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Smith's actions were motivated by a toxic mix of hatred and prejudice, with the suspect allegedly claiming that Jews are stealing wealth - a vile antisemitic trope. The victim reported that Smith had been asking other riders if they were Jewish before the attack.
The victim was taken to a hospital in stable condition, suffering minor injuries. Smith was arrested and charged with hate crime assault, hate crime criminal obstructing breathing, and hate crime aggravated harassment.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the video of the attack was shared on social media by a group dedicated to combating antisemitism, sparking widespread outrage and condemnation. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the need for greater awareness and action to combat hate crimes.
