Florida Man Charged in Hate-Motivated Attack on Elderly Jewish Man

The incident, which occurred near a Broward County synagogue, is being investigated as a hate crime by local police.

Trevor Rodney, 42, was arrested for assaulting a 68-year-old Jewish man who had just left synagogue services in Lauderhill, Florida.
The victim, dressed in traditional Orthodox Jewish attire, suffered bruised eyes, facial abrasions, and severe abdominal pain.
A bystander intervened during the attack, causing the assailant to flee before being apprehended by police.
Rodney's bizarre statements to police included claims of seeing a 'blue cloud' over the victim's head, fearing the victim would 'eat his face.'
The Lauderhill Police Department emphasizes the importance of a community where diverse cultural backgrounds peacefully interrelate.