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Woman charged with hate-crime murder in death of man pushed in front of NYC train
NEW YORK — A 31-year-old Bronx woman who was seen muttering to herself before shoving a man onto subway tracks in front of a speeding train said she did so because, "I hate Hindus and Muslims," prosecutors said.
Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown identified the woman as Erika Menendez, 31. She has been charged with second-degree murder as a hate crime, New York City authorities said. In a statement, Brown said that awaits arraignment in Queens Criminal Court.
Menendez admitted to investigators that she pushed Sunando Sen, a 46-year-old Queens resident, on Thursday because of her hatred of Hindus and Muslims, a feeling that stems from Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Sen was born in India and ran a printing shop. He died Thursday night after being knocked onto the tracks. Police released security camera video showing a woman running from the station.
Police said that Menendez was recognized on the street in Brooklyn by a passer-by who called 911. Patrol officers found and arrested her.
Brown's statement said that while in custody Menendez made incriminating statements, saying that she "pushed a Muslim" onto the tracks. Brown also said:
"The defendant is accused of committing what is every subway commuter's worst nightmare - being suddenly and senselessly pushed into the path of an oncoming train. The victim was allegedly shoved from behind and had no chance to defend himself. Beyond that, the hateful remarks allegedly made by the defendant and which precipitated the defendant's actions can never be tolerated by a civilized society."
The attack was the second time this month that someone was pushed to their death in a New York City subway station. A homeless man was arrested in early December and accused of shoving a man in front of a train in Times Square. He is awaiting trial, and claimed he acted in self-defense.
Further details on how police managed to identify the suspect in Sen's death were not immediately available.
A woman is reportedly in custody in connection with the death of a man who was struck by an oncoming NYC subway.
Investigators had been following up on tips from people who had seen the security video and were checking homeless shelters and psychiatric units in an attempt to identify the woman.
It was unclear whether Menendez had any connection to Sen. Witnesses told police the two hadn't interacted on the platform as they both waited for the train.
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/12/29/16235799-woman-charged-with-hate-crime-murder-in-death-of-man-pushed-in-front-of-nyc-train
Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown identified the woman as Erika Menendez, 31. She has been charged with second-degree murder as a hate crime, New York City authorities said. In a statement, Brown said that awaits arraignment in Queens Criminal Court.
Menendez admitted to investigators that she pushed Sunando Sen, a 46-year-old Queens resident, on Thursday because of her hatred of Hindus and Muslims, a feeling that stems from Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Sen was born in India and ran a printing shop. He died Thursday night after being knocked onto the tracks. Police released security camera video showing a woman running from the station.
Police said that Menendez was recognized on the street in Brooklyn by a passer-by who called 911. Patrol officers found and arrested her.
Brown's statement said that while in custody Menendez made incriminating statements, saying that she "pushed a Muslim" onto the tracks. Brown also said:
"The defendant is accused of committing what is every subway commuter's worst nightmare - being suddenly and senselessly pushed into the path of an oncoming train. The victim was allegedly shoved from behind and had no chance to defend himself. Beyond that, the hateful remarks allegedly made by the defendant and which precipitated the defendant's actions can never be tolerated by a civilized society."
The attack was the second time this month that someone was pushed to their death in a New York City subway station. A homeless man was arrested in early December and accused of shoving a man in front of a train in Times Square. He is awaiting trial, and claimed he acted in self-defense.
Further details on how police managed to identify the suspect in Sen's death were not immediately available.
A woman is reportedly in custody in connection with the death of a man who was struck by an oncoming NYC subway.
Investigators had been following up on tips from people who had seen the security video and were checking homeless shelters and psychiatric units in an attempt to identify the woman.
It was unclear whether Menendez had any connection to Sen. Witnesses told police the two hadn't interacted on the platform as they both waited for the train.
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/12/29/16235799-woman-charged-with-hate-crime-murder-in-death-of-man-pushed-in-front-of-nyc-train
Okay I think it is probably wise not to go there, I was just kidding.
It ain't pretty, and I just met Barb... rumor has it she walks with a big stick. I'd better wait until I can get a better feel for the room, so to speak.
We are not really women here. We're men in drag...go ahead tell us
I have a bad joke about torque, but it doesn't belong here or around the women. It is pretty damned funny though and RGlass's definition nailed it down pretty good.
"I think I'm safe in saying, that at one time or another, over the years, I've torqued off every single member of the group"
I feel so left out.
torque 1 (tôrk)
n.
1. The moment of a force; the measure of a force's tendency to produce torsion and rotation about an axis, equal to the vector product of the radius vector from the axis of rotation to the point of application of the force and the force vector.
2. A turning or twisting force.
I feel so left out.
torque 1 (tôrk)
n.
1. The moment of a force; the measure of a force's tendency to produce torsion and rotation about an axis, equal to the vector product of the radius vector from the axis of rotation to the point of application of the force and the force vector.
2. A turning or twisting force.
Let me say welcome as well. It's crazy around here, but it's all in good fun. I've even learned a thing or two (ok, lots more then that..lol). We have fun though, and I can say that Barb is most definately an "equal torquer"..ha. She keeps us in line.
Welcome to the group........ we can use someone who is laid back and has only to worry about their dog and cows......
Brice is right - just type some ideas and people will tell you if you're right or wrong - depending on how they see things....
I'm the moderator of the group and the one that makes the final decision on which posts stay or go; I think I'm safe in saying, that at one time or another, over the years, I've torqued off every single member of the group, but I love each and every one of them and we're all good friends.
Brice is right - just type some ideas and people will tell you if you're right or wrong - depending on how they see things....
I'm the moderator of the group and the one that makes the final decision on which posts stay or go; I think I'm safe in saying, that at one time or another, over the years, I've torqued off every single member of the group, but I love each and every one of them and we're all good friends.
Just type some ideas and people here will either tell you you're right or wrong. (If I can figure out how to work a computer, you can too. )
I'm afraid that I am going to lose this damned thing. Gotta gather up my mutt and take it to the house. She's staring at me like I haven't fed her in all of her 10 years and we got cows to feed as well.
Good night.
Good night.
LOL, Yeah I hear ya, but think of all the fun you will have doin it!
Not for sure I am doing this right, but I can see what I wrote and your reply. I have to be close. HA HA. Jealous of me? Oh I don't know about that. We could use a little action around here.
Actually, I'm glad I live where I do. My problems are different that other peoples and my worries are quite a bit different too. I'm good with that.
Thanks for the welcome. I am sitting here in the vets office on my very first lap top. I'll be trying to figure this damned thing out for the rest of my life, I reckon.
Actually, I'm glad I live where I do. My problems are different that other peoples and my worries are quite a bit different too. I'm good with that.
Thanks for the welcome. I am sitting here in the vets office on my very first lap top. I'll be trying to figure this damned thing out for the rest of my life, I reckon.
First let me say welcome.
Secondly let me say how jealous I am of u.
Altho I myself live in a sleepy little town, the one about 30 minutes away from me has hit a record for shootings this year. All it takes is one nut in a crowd. Just one. I hope they give this idiot the max.
Secondly let me say how jealous I am of u.
Altho I myself live in a sleepy little town, the one about 30 minutes away from me has hit a record for shootings this year. All it takes is one nut in a crowd. Just one. I hope they give this idiot the max.
I'm glad I live where I live. All I have to worry about is about 300 head of cows, my old dog, my older truck and myself.
Shootings and now this?......incredible.
Seems like this kind of deal is becoming more popular these days.... What's the matter with people? Nuts or not, this dipstick needs to go away. No insanity plea...... Hook her and cook her!
How awful. And that women must be mentally ill - lot's of people have issues with those from other countries/cultures, but don't escalate it to something like this.
I ride the C Train to work frequently (our above ground subway system if you will) and have to tell you, I stay away from the edge. You just never know do you.
I ride the C Train to work frequently (our above ground subway system if you will) and have to tell you, I stay away from the edge. You just never know do you.
I'm glad they are charging her with murder stemming from hate. Since she's admitted as such. Horrible!!
And a little frightening that you can innocently approach the train track and some wackadoo can give you a shove and end it all for you in an instant for no reason. Note to self, stay away from the edge if I can!
And a little frightening that you can innocently approach the train track and some wackadoo can give you a shove and end it all for you in an instant for no reason. Note to self, stay away from the edge if I can!
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