"The three suspects yelled antisemitic messages while attacking two seated strangers after hearing them speaking Hebrew, according to witness statements to police. In their reports, San Jose police stated clearly they believed the attack was a hate crime."
"Rosen avoided any mention of a hate crime in his announcement, except to say he was keeping the investigation - and his options - open. At this point, the case in court papers is being handled strictly as an assault."
"The charges reflect the gravity of a violent assault in public between strangers, and the dangerousness of hitting and kicking someone while they are down, Rosen said in his statement."
Three suspects—Bruneil Henry Chamaki, Roma Akoyans, and Ramon Akoyans—were charged with felony assault for attacking two men outside Augustine restaurant at Santana Row on March 8. Witnesses reported the attackers yelled antisemitic messages after hearing the victims speak Hebrew. San Jose police classified the incident as a hate crime in their reports. However, District Attorney Jeff Rosen's office filed charges strictly as assault, avoiding hate crime designation despite police documentation. The suspects surrendered March 16 and face arraignment May 12. Rosen stated the investigation remains open regarding potential hate crime charges.
Read at San Jose Inside
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