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Anti-Semitism, Brooklyn

Family of Jewish woman assaulted at 5th-grade graduation sues NYC for $100 million

After being assaulted by a Muslim family shouting 'free Palestine' at a Brooklyn elementary school graduation, a family accuses the school of condoning antisemitic incitement that triggered the attack.

Family of Jewish woman assaulted at 5th-grade graduation sues NYC for $100 million

The New York Post reports that Johan Nunez and Lana Lerner, a Jewish couple, are preparing a $100 million lawsuit against New York City following an antisemitic attack at their children's elementary school graduation in Brooklyn.

The altercation began when a student wore a "Free Palestine" cap and waved a Palestinian flag during the ceremony. Afterward, the student's family confronted Nunez and Lerner during a photo session, leading to Johan being assaulted from behind, choked, punched, and kicked, while their son and Lana were also subjected to violence.

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