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Video shows woman hurling antisemitic abuse at Jewish family in Montreal playground dispute

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • A woman in Montreal was filmed hurling antisemitic abuse at a Jewish family in a park after being asked to keep her dogs out of a children's play area.
  • The incident, which occurred at La Fontaine Park, escalated when the woman, identified as Brigitte Doyon, told the family Jews were not allowed in the park.
  • Police are investigating the incident, and the father of the targeted family stated that such hatred has become increasingly common for the Jewish community.

A Montreal Jewish family faced antisemitic harassment in La Fontaine Park on Sunday evening. The confrontation began when the father of the family politely informed a woman that dogs were not permitted in the children's playground area.

Jews aren't allowed here

— Brigitte DoyonThe woman hurled antisemitic abuse at a Jewish family in a Montreal park.

In response, the woman, later identified as interior designer Brigitte Doyon, launched into an expletive-filled tirade. Caught on video, she told the father in French, "Jews aren't allowed here." She also questioned his right to tell her what to do, despite a sign clearly stating dogs were banned and punishable by a $300 fine.

The verbal altercation escalated when Doyon returned to confront the father after he called the police. She questioned his actions and demanded to know his neighborhood. The father, seeking to de-escalate, stated he did not wish to interact and that authorities were en route. Doyon then made disparaging remarks about the family's children, suggesting they were "f*cked up" for not attending a "normal school."

Your kids are f*cked up because they don't f*cking go to a normal school, so don't tell me what to do.

— Brigitte DoyonThe woman made disparaging remarks about the family's children during the confrontation.

Police were called to the scene but reportedly took over an hour to arrive. The family filed a formal police report the following day. According to Rebel News, which reported on the incident, the father expressed shock at the woman's behavior, noting that members of the Jewish community are increasingly accustomed to such expressions of hatred. Montreal police confirmed they are investigating the incident and considering charges.

members of the Jewish community were increasingly growing accustomed to daily occurrences of such hatred.

— Father of the targeted familyThe father commented on the growing prevalence of antisemitic incidents.
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