CAIR-NY Welcomes Indictment of Off Duty LI Detective on Hate Crime Related Charges
(NEW YORK, NY, 6/4/25) –The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the indictment of John Murphy for an alleged hate-crime he reportedly committed in early November.
SEE: Off-Duty LI Detective Indicted On Hate Crime-Related Charges: PD
On November 3rd, 2024, detective John Murphy was off duty when he reportedly encountered an employee who was conducting a routine inspection of local cellphone towers while in a company vehicle. Murphy allegedly questioned the victim about his activity on the block, yelled slurs at him, and damaged pieces of his vehicle. The victim was also injured due to fragments from a broken light that Murphy had ripped off of his vehicle. Murphy was arrested on November 13th and was arraigned on an indictment for hate crime and aggravated harassment charges this week.
In a statement, CAIR-NY Executive Director Afaf Nasher, Esq. said:
“It is critical that we continue to prosecute and monitor hate crimes in our community. There is a history of prejudice and brutality among law enforcement disproportionately impacting people of color. We are pleased to see the District Attorney’s office taking action, and we hope to see justice for the alleged victim of this heinous attack.”
CAIR-NY's mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR-NY es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT:
Afaf Nasher, Esq., CAIR-NY Executive Director, CAIR-NY, 917-669-4006, anasher@cair.com;
CAIR-NY Communications Team, comms@ny.cair.com