Overview

• Tarek Bazrouk, 20, has been charged with three federal hate crime counts for allegedly assaulting Jewish individuals at protests in New York City between 2024 and 2025.
• The assaults occurred during protests related to the Israel-Gaza conflict, with incidents reported in Lower Manhattan, near Columbia University, and Gramercy Park.
• Evidence obtained from Bazrouk’s cellphone revealed antisemitic messages and support for Hamas, which prosecutors cite as motivation for the attacks.
• The Department of Justice described this case as part of its broader effort to combat religiously motivated violence and uphold civil rights protections.
• If convicted, Bazrouk faces a maximum penalty of 10 years per charge, totaling up to 30 years in prison.