‘Thank God They Didn’t Kill Him’ – Father of Antisemitic Attack Victim Says Punishment is ‘Mind Boggling’

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In May of 2021 a group of people ganged up on a Jewish man, 29-year-old Joseph Borgen.

Joseph was wearing a yarmulke and was headed to a pro-Israel rally in Midtown Manhattan.

The attackers kicked the victim hit him with crutches. The assault was all caught on camera.

Four men were arrested and charged with assault as a hate crime.

Fast forward a year and a half and it appears at least some of the attackers may be getting away with it.

The victim’s father, Barry Borgen, joins Currents News to discuss the case.