I haven’t been able to find coverage in the mainstream yet, so I hope this works for everyone. Warning: graphic images.
Edit: link from the comments, non-Facebook, non-graphic (thank you)
The woman, who reportedly intervened to protect another Muslim woman from harassment by the alleged attacker – a white male - was beaten unconscious, resulting in facial fractures and the loss of several teeth. According to the victim, the alleged attacker reportedly screamed “you all will be shipped back to Africa” prior to beating. CAIR-Columbus is her legal representative in the case.
According to witnesses, the alleged attacker was interviewed by police, but released without charge. He had reportedly made racist statements to neighbors in the recent past.
First, I don’t want to jump to conclusions to think some conspiracy is afoot between this horrible racist scumbag and the Columbus police. Maybe they snatched the wrong guy, realized their mistake, and let him go. It seems...unlikely...but let’s not focus on that.
Let’s focus on what appears to be yet another hate crime committed by another pathetic excuse for a human being, apparently just because these women had the nerve to be different first of all, and then to try and stand up to his abuse. We can’t afford to become numb to these acts, just because our so-called-pr*sident seems to have emboldened these assholes into action (MAGA and all that race-laced bullshit).
I may vomit. I know you’re not supposed to fight violence with violence, but sometimes…
There is an effort underway to help this woman. I have not investigated, so please do your due diligence before sending money to strangers.
GO TO: https://www.launchgood.com/project/stand_with_sister_rahma#/
In the meantime, do not give up and do not give in. Clearly they want minorities to feel powerless, vulnerable, and alone. Continuing to fight for those who cannot protect themselves, risking our own safety and security, that’s really what makes America great. Not the ethnic cleansing promoted by our Tiny-Fingered Fuhrer.