Larry Montes

Larry Montes, a 46-year-old New York City man, is currently newsworthy due to hate crime charges filed against him following an incident at Central Synagogue in Manhattan. Montes allegedly disrupted Shabbat services, assaulted a woman, and struck a security team member. The incident was captured on a live stream. As security personnel were escorting him out, Montes reportedly damaged synagogue property, spat at, and head-butted individuals. The New York Police Department arrested Montes after the event and subsequently charged him with multiple counts, including hate crimes. This development highlights ongoing concerns about religious site security and incidents motivated by hate.