{
  "id": 1086541,
  "title": "Hate crime charges filed in Manhattan synagogue attack",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/hate-crime-charges-filed-in-manhattan-synagogue-attack",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T17:20:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/faith/2026/08/15/hate-crime-charges-filed-in-manhattan-synagogue-attack"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York police have charged a man with hate crimes after he disrupted Shabbat services at Central Synagogue and assaulted two individuals. The assailant, Larry Montes, 46, faces multiple hate crime charges, including assault and criminal mischief. Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced the attack, emphasizing that all New Yorkers should be able to practice their faith without fear. The incident prompted additional police security and the resumption of Shabbat services the following day.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Larry Montes, 46, charged with hate crimes in synagogue attack",
    "Montes faces assault and criminal mischief charges",
    "Mayor condemns attack, vows safety for all New Yorkers"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Hate crime charges filed in Manhattan synagogue attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/hate-crime-charges-filed-in-manhattan-synagogue-attack-1090209",
        "published": "2026-08-15T17:53:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}