Panera Bread Assault

Woman Charged With Hate Crime for Attacking Man in Palestine Sweatshirt

A woman allegedly targeted a man wearing a “Palestine” sweatshirt at a Panera Bread, resulting in her being charged with a hate crime. The incident, captured on video, depicts a far more aggressive confrontation than initially reported. It wasn’t a simple disagreement; witnesses describe a sustained attack involving repeated attempts to strike the man, scratching, and a near-miss coffee-throwing incident. He was actively trying to defend himself and his pregnant wife from the escalating assault, which involved the woman repeatedly pursuing them while shouting hateful comments.

The video evidence seems to contradict milder accounts of the event. It clearly shows a level of violence and aggression far exceeding a casual altercation.… Continue reading