New York Man Accused of Attacking Rabbi Released by Judge
Eric Avrutov, 31, faces charges including assault and robbery after allegedly attacking a rabbi and another stranger in separate incidents.
A New York man accused of attacking a rabbi and another stranger has been released by a judge, authorities confirmed.
Eric Avrutov, 31, faces charges including assault and robbery. He is accused of assaulting a 66-year-old rabbi on Wednesday evening, placing him in a headlock and causing a shoulder injury, according to a criminal complaint and a member of the rabbi's congregation.
The alleged attack on the rabbi occurred around 9:30 p.m. The rabbi described the incident as petrifying. This alleged assault followed an earlier incident where Avrutov allegedly slugged another stranger.
Details regarding the terms of Avrutov's release or the specific court proceedings that led to his release were not immediately available.
Further investigation into the incidents is ongoing.