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'Jews are eating kids': Jewish woman choked, hair torn out in NYC subway attack

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  • A Jewish woman in New York City was allegedly beaten, choked, and had her hair pulled out in an antisemitic subway attack.
  • The suspect, Diana Smith, reportedly began the assault after inquiring if other passengers were Jewish and making antisemitic remarks.
  • Smith faces hate crime charges, including assault and obstruction of breathing, after the incident where the victim was treated for minor injuries.

A Jewish woman suffered an alleged antisemitic assault on a New York City subway, enduring choking, hair pulling, and physical blows. The incident occurred on Sunday when the suspect, identified as Bronx resident Diana Smith, allegedly initiated a confrontation after overhearing discussions about Jews.

According to the victim and a video published by the Combat Antisemitism Movement, Smith began making antisemitic remarks, including the statement, "Jews are eating kids." She then allegedly targeted the victim after seeing her "reflection" of a Jew.

Jews are eating kids. You’re a Jew, I smell the kids.

— Diana SmithThe suspect allegedly made these antisemitic remarks during the confrontation before physically assaulting the victim.

Smith is accused of choking the victim, and when other passengers intervened, she reportedly continued her verbal assault. The victim stated that Smith then attacked her again, choking her, kicking her to the ground, and pulling out clumps of her hair. Police were alerted during the assault and took Smith into custody.

Diana Smith has been charged with hate crime assault, hate crime criminal obstruction of breathing, and aggravated harassment. Emergency responders treated the victim at the scene for minor injuries. The New York Police Department is handling the case.

It’s okay for her to eat a kid, but I can’t choke her down.

— Diana SmithThe suspect reportedly said this after being pulled away by other passengers during the initial choking incident.
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