Hayward man convicted of hate crime, robbery during Gaza protest in El Cerrito

by Tony Hicks, Bay City News October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

On Jan. 6, 2023, the El Cerrito Police Department released photos of a male protester who allegedly pushed a woman to the ground and burned her Israeli flag. He is now identified as Christopher Khamis Victor Husary of Hayward and is facing felony charges. (El Cerrito Police Department via Bay City News)

A Hayward man was convicted and sentenced last week for a hate crime and robbery during a January protest in El Cerrito, prosecutors said.

Christopher Khamis Victor Husary, 36, pleaded guilty last Wednesday to one count of robbery and a hate crime enhancement for his actions during a demonstration related to the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, according to the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office.

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