Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., today announced the indictment of SKIBOKY STORA, 40, for assaulting, stalking and harassing strangers in a series of anti-female, anti-white, and antisemitic incidents. STORA is charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with three counts of Assault in the Third Degree as a Hate Crime, and one count each of Stalking in the Third Degree as a Hate Crime and Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree. [1]
“Skiboky Stora allegedly committed a series of hate-motivated incidents against several individuals based on their perceived gender, race and religion,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Much of what defines our city is respect and acceptance of all people. Nobody should have to fear for their safety because of their identity. I thank our prosecutors for their unwavering commitment in seeking justice for these victims.”
According to court documents and statements made on the record in court, on September 20, 2023, at approximately 8:00 a.m., a 17-year-old white student walked past STORA in Chelsea, near West 17th Street and 8th Avenue. As he passed, STORA elbowed him in the neck, causing pain, and stated in substance, “You people think you can do whatever the f— you want.”
On October 26, 2023, at approximately 8:10 a.m., a 37-year-old fair-skinned woman walked past STORA in Chelsea, near West 17th Street and 8th Avenue. As she passed STORA, he elbowed the woman’s left shoulder, causing pain and bruising.
On November 18, 2023, at approximately 9:30 a.m., a 28-year-old woman and her 28-year-old husband, a white, Jewish couple, were walking their dogs in Union Square. As they approached East 15th Street and 5th Avenue, the woman saw STORA tearing down posters of kidnapped Israeli hostages and took a picture of him. Noticing the couple looking at him, STORA began to follow them and shout anti-white and antisemitic remarks, including, “F— you white boy.” A Good Samaritan invited the couple inside her apartment building so they could get away from STORA. STORA followed them into the building lobby, yelling in substance, “Die, Jews, Die!”
On March 25, 2024, at approximately 10:20 a.m., a 23-year-old white woman was walking in Chelsea, near West 17th Street and 7th Avenue. As she passed STORA, he struck her in the head, causing her to fall to the ground. She also suffered pain and swelling on the left side of her head.
STORA was arrested two days later after a joint investigation conducted by the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force and the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.
Assistant D.A.s Edward Smith and Liliana Shelanski (Trial Bureau 60) are handling the prosecution of this case, under the supervision of Assistant D.A.s Constantine Coritsidis (Deputy Chief of the Hate Crimes Unit), Hannah Yu (Chief of the Hate Crimes Unit), and Executive D.A. Lisa DelPizzo (Chief of the Trial Division). Hate Crimes Investigative Analysts Caleb Brown and Zoe Fleishaker are providing valuable assistance.
D.A. Bragg thanked the NYPD, particularly Detectives Redmond Halpern and Jorge Pedroza of the Hate Crimes Task Force and Detective Gene Ruda of the 10th Precinct.
Defendant Information:
SKIBOKY STORA
Brooklyn, NY
Charged:
- Assault in the Third Degree as a Hate Crime, a class E felony, three counts
- Stalking in the Third Degree as a Hate Crime, a class E felony, one count
- Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree, a class A misdemeanor, one count
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[1] The charges contained in the indictment are merely allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. All factual recitations are derived from documents filed in court and statements made on the record in court.