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Brooklyn Judge Releases Woman Accused of Antisemitic Attack on Orthodox Family

The case underscores New York police data showing Jews were the most frequent targets of reported hate incidents in 2025.

Overview

  • The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Isharae Summers, allegedly followed a couple and their four children near Nostrand and Willoughby avenues around 11:20 p.m. Friday.
  • Authorities say she shouted threats to kill Jews and struck the 26-year-old father in the head and chest, leaving him with visible swelling and pain.
  • Police arrested Summers and charged her with assault and multiple counts of aggravated harassment as hate crimes.
  • Prosecutors sought $50,000 cash bail, but Judge Margaret Martin ordered supervised release at Sunday’s arraignment, according to court records.
  • Police say the investigation continues as local leaders voice concern, with NYPD data reporting 330 antisemitic incidents out of 576 suspected hate crimes in 2025, a 3% drop from 2024.