I was beaten, taunted for being white, Bronx man says after subway attackMonday, July 18th 2011
A Bronx man was viciously assaulted and robbed on a subway train Sunday by four men who he says taunted him for being white.
Police confirmed they are investigating the assault and robbery of Jason Fordell, 29, but have not labeled it a hate crime.
They are seeking the four assailants, who fled the scene. A fifth passenger who police say spontaneously joined in the attack has been arrested.
"Everyone on the train was egging them on," said Fordell, 29, of the early-morning attack on the 4 train.
He said he was returning home at 5 a.m. from an East Village nightclub where he sells his hand-designed leather accessories when his Gothic getup drew unwelcome attention.
After Fordell transferred to a crowded 4 train at 42nd St., four young, black men began harassing him, cops said.
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2011/07/18/2011-07-18_subway_gang_attack_victim_says_he_was_pummeled_because_hes_white__cops_not_sure_.html#ixzz1SU7fnUSO
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