Mexican Officials to Patrol Staten Island Following Latest Bias Attack

[Hazcat]

Sixth attack against immigrants since April
By JUAN DEJESUS

Police are investigating another assault on a Hispanic man in Staten Island as a possible hate crime -- and the Mexican government is now getting involved as well.

Five men attacked the 40-year-old Mexican man Friday night as he was walking home after a soccer game at Faber Park, cop said. The attackers allegedly pummeled him while yelling anti-Mexican epithets. The man suffered head trauma, a fractured jaw and needed ten stitches above his eye, officials said.

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The latest victim is a construction worker who has called the United States  his home for the last five years, said Beltran. Police say they are looking for five suspects in this latest case, which is being investigated as a hate crime.

Beltran has asked the NYPD to “conduct a thorough investigation” of the alleged hate-crime cases. Beltran has offered “extensive cooperation and all the necessary support to ensure that justice is served.”

According to the Advance, this latest incident has promoted the Mexican Consulate to post personnel in Staten Island until further notice. This move is an effort to safeguard the rights of individuals and effectively assist and provide information to the Mexican residents of this area.

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local-beat/Mexican-Man-Pummeled-in-Latest-Staten-Island-Hate-Attack-99325314.html

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[tombogan03884]

"According to the Advance, this latest incident has promoted the Mexican Consulate to post personnel in Staten Island until further notice. This move is an effort to safeguard the rights of individuals and effectively assist and provide information to the Mexican residents of this area."

It would be ironic if they get beat up.

What was the immigration status of the victims ?
This is a "good" thing in 2 ways, first, it's better than having Americans beating up Americans in NY, and it makes a less inviting environment for the illegals.
Maybe it will inspire some of them to hobble home and fix Mexico, instead of coming here and screwing up America.

[jaybet]

I wouldn't be hard for just about ANYBODY to get beat up in Staten Island.  "EH!... You lookin' at ME?"

[billt]

I guess now the newspapers figure if no one will buy their liberal rags, they can sue their way into profitability. How shocking.      Bill T.