A Carlsbad man has been charged with a hate crime for allegedly assaulting a Jewish man near a Los Angeles synagogue in 2024. - Zaid Gitesatani, 28, pleaded not guilty in federal court on Monday.
- The assault occurred during a protest at an event promoting land sales in Israel. - Prosecutors say Gitesatani posted a screenshot of the assault on Instagram with an antisemitic slur.
- He was released on $10,000 bond pending trial. The Justice Department is committed to prosecuting hate crimes, with Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon emphasizing the importance of safety for all Americans.