November 9th 2023.
On November 7th, Kenneth Jerome Pinkney was charged with a hate crime, following an alleged attack on a United States Postal Worker. According to CNN, the incident occurred on October 24th in Wilton Manors, Florida.
The unnamed woman was delivering mail to a home when Pinkney approached her on a bike and made a “shooting gesture.” He then proceeded to rip off her hijab and proceeded to verbally assault her with slurs, telling her to “go back to her country.”
The attack then became more violent, with the woman sustaining injuries to her face and mouth. Pinkney followed her to her postal service truck, trying to grab her leg before she was able to escape.
If convicted of the second-degree felony, Pinkney could face up to 15 years in state prison. He has also been ordered to undergo mental health screening.
As tensions grow amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, crimes committed against the Jewish and Muslim communities are on the rise. Organizations are calling for law enforcement and state officials to be on high alert to keep people safe. Wilfredo Amr Ruiz, CAIR-Florida media and outreach director, has stated that “this alleged violence and hate have absolutely no place in Florida.” He has promised to ensure these cases are prosecuted to the fullest extent to deter others from engaging in this criminal behavior.
One of the most recent crimes against Muslims is the death of 6-year-old Wadea Al Fayoume, who was stabbed 26 times by his family’s landlord for being Muslim. This case is being investigated as a federal hate crime.
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