New York Woman Indicted for Hate Crime After Pepper-Spraying Muslim Uber Driver

Jennifer Guilbeault, 23, faces multiple charges for allegedly attacking the driver during his prayer at a red light.

Jennifer Guilbeault was indicted on charges including second and third-degree assault as a hate crime and aggravated harassment.
The incident occurred on July 31 on Manhattan's Upper East Side, where the driver, Shohel Mahmud, was allegedly attacked while praying in Arabic.
Video evidence shows Guilbeault lunging forward from the backseat and pepper-spraying Mahmud, causing him pain and temporary inability to work.
The Manhattan District Attorney emphasized the attack as part of a broader rise in anti-Muslim incidents, highlighting the work of the Hate Crimes Unit.
CAIR-NY and other advocacy groups have expressed support for the charges, underscoring the need for accountability in bias-motivated attacks.