Bronx man accused of attacking Shabbat worshippers admitted motive in recorded interview, feds say

Larry Montes was charged by the Justice Department with federal hate crimes following an alleged attack on congregants during a Shabbat service in Manhattan. According to federal authorities, Montes admitted his motive in a recorded interview. The charges were brought under federal hate crime statutes, which require proof of a crime motivated by bias based on protected characteristics.

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