Vile antisemitic slurs in shocking police report that names San Jose attack on Jewish diners a “hate crime”

Three suspects in an unprovoked attack hurled antisemitic slurs before brutally assaulting two elderly Jews outside a San Jose restaurant, in what has been described as a hate crime. Ramon Akoyans, 18, Roma Akoyans, 20, and Bruneil Chamaki, 32 turned themselves in to the San Jose Police Department and were charged with felony assault, with Chamaki facing an additional misdemeanor battery charge.

The attack, which took place in broad daylight, shocked the upscale community. The victims, who were speaking Hebrew to each other, were targeted by the assailants who shouted “F— Jews” and “F—ing Jews” before physically assaulting them. The incident was captured on video and clearly showed the brutal assault on the elderly Jewish men.

Despite the clear evidence of hate speech and the nature of the attack, Santa Clara District Attorney Jeff Rosen has declined to bring hate crime charges against the suspects. The decision has raised questions, especially since the victims reported the antisemitic language used by the assailants before the assault.

Witnesses of the attack mentioned that the suspects may have also said “Don’t f— with Iran” as they fled the scene. The internal police report labeled the incident as a hate crime, highlighting the antisemitic motivation behind the assault.

The suspects, who had a history of posting antisemitic content on social media, were known to have posed with weapons in chilling photos and videos online. They were also seen engaging in social activities together, indicating a close relationship within the Assyrian community in the Bay Area.

Chamaki, the oldest of the three assailants, was a corporate attorney and a member of the California State Bar. The law firm he worked for removed any online presence related to him following the incident.

Despite the evidence pointing towards a hate crime, it is up to the District Attorney to determine the charges to be brought to court. Rosen’s office stated that the investigation is ongoing, and they are still reviewing all available evidence in the case.

The community has been shocked and outraged by the unprovoked attack on the elderly Jewish men. The suspects, who turned themselves in to police, have not yet provided any comments on the incident. The victims, who were speaking Hebrew at the time of the assault, suffered physical injuries as a result of the attack.

The case has brought attention to the issue of hate crimes and the importance of addressing and condemning such acts of violence in society. The decision on whether to pursue hate crime charges in this case will have significant implications for the prosecution of similar incidents in the future.