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NYC synagogue attack leads to hate crime charges

August 16, 2026

Summary

A man identified as Larry Montes was charged with hate crimes after allegedly attacking a woman and a security guard during Shabbat services at a Manhattan synagogue. He reportedly told police that Jewish congregants were “swine.”

How coverage differs

Left outlets report on Larry Montes' hate crime charges for his antisemitic attack, highlighting his ‘swine’ remark, while right outlets emphasize victim resilience against the ‘unhinged assailant’.

  • Left: Man Charged with Hate Crimes After Disrupting Synagogue Services Left-leaning outlets report on the hate crime charges filed against Larry Montes following his alleged antisemitic attack at a Manhattan synagogue during Shabbat services. They highlight his reported statement to police, referring to Jewish congregants as 'swine,' emphasizing the hateful nature of the incident.
  • Right: Victim's defiance confronts unhinged antisemitic attack on synagogue Right-leaning outlets emphasize the resilience of the victims, particularly a woman who fought back against the 'unhinged assailant' Larry Montes during the attack at a Manhattan synagogue. They highlight the attacker's hateful remarks, where he allegedly called Jewish congregants 'swine,' framing him as a 'hateful lunatic' held on bail.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • New York City man charged with hate crimes after alleged synagogue assault

Right

  • NYC synagogue attack victim punches back at unhinged assailant: ‘We will continue to sing’
  • Hateful lunatic who attacked NYC synagogue allegedly told cops Jewish congregants were ‘swine’ as he’s held on bail

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