Incident Details
A 12-year-old girl faces hate crime charges for allegedly assaulting twin Muslim sisters at Wallace Middle School, Connecticut, on March 3, motivated by their religious attire.
The assault involved forcibly removing the sisters' hijabs and physical violence, resulting in injuries including a black eye and a neck abrasion for one sister.
Responses and Measures
The Waterbury Department of Education and police are taking the incident seriously, implementing disciplinary actions and enhanced safety measures to combat bullying and bias.
The (CAIR) and community members have expressed concerns over the treatment of the sisters, highlighting a broader issue of Islamophobia and bullying in schools.