AJC Outraged by Violent
Attack on Pakistani-American
New York: The American Jewish Committee
has strongly condemned the vicious attack on Shahid Amber,
a young Pakistani-American man, that occurred earlier last
week in the Midwood Section of Brooklyn.
On Sunday the police arrested the alleged attackers, five
area Jewish students.
"If indeed these young men are found guilty, their
actions must be punished swiftly and fully," said Diane
Steinman, Director of AJC's New York Chapter. "We join
with all New Yorkers praying for Mr. Amber's full recovery."
According to reports, the attack occurred on Sunday when
the youths apparently assaulted Mr. Amber.
"The terrible act betrays the values of tolerance and
mutual respect which we, as Jews, are taught by our tradition,"
said Steinman.
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