Brooklyn Man Charged with Hate Crime After Stabbing Near Synagogue

Attacker allegedly shouted 'Free Palestine' before stabbing Jewish victim in Crown Heights, raising concerns about escalating antisemitic violence.

Vincent Sumpter, 22, faces eight felony charges including assault as a hate crime.
The incident occurred near the Chabad Lubavitch headquarters around 2 a.m. on Saturday.
The victim, Yechiel Dabrowskin, is expected to recover after undergoing surgery.
Bystanders detained the attacker until police arrived and made an arrest.
Community leaders link the attack to rising antisemitic rhetoric and violence in New York City.