New York Civil Rights Violation Lawyer David Perecman Condemns Suspected Hate Crime Assault on Interracial Couple, Supports Rights
New York, NY (PRWEB) August 29, 2013 -- An interracial married couple said they were attacked outside a bar in Long Island City, New York by attackers who used racial and homophobic slurs, reported NY1 (8.26.13). Civil rights violation lawyer David Perecman, founder of The Perecman Firm in New York, condemns all hate crimes and supports the rights of all New York citizens.
“The mere presence of people who are different should not provoke anyone to attack them. People should understand that differences should be embraced,” said Perecman. “New York was built upon a foundation of inclusion and diversity.”
Billie and Jacob James-Vogel said they and a gay friend were attacked after leaving the bar. In addition to the derogatory slurs aimed at their group, the couple claimed the attackers also physically assaulted them, reported NY1.
The New York City Police Department's Hate Crimes unit is investigating the beating, said NY1.
Interracial marriage in the United States has more than doubled in the last 20 years, according to a 2012 Pew Research Center Study. In New York, 14.3 percent of marriages were interracial.
“As long as both people in a couple are happy, in love, and respect each other little else should matter,” said Perecman, a civil rights violation attorney for over 30 years.
The NY1 article cited is “Victims Of Alleged Queens Beating Say It May Have Been Racially Motivated.”
Individuals who believe they have been victims of a New York civil rights violation including hate crimes can contact The Perecman Firm at 212-977-7033.
About David Perecman and The Perecman Firm, PLLC:
For the past 30 years, the New York personal injury, medical malpractice, construction accident, and civil rights violation lawyers at The Perecman Firm, PLLC have handled all types of civil rights violation cases in New York including religious discrimination in the workplace and hate crimes. David Perecman, founder of the Firm, has been recognized for his achievements as an Honoree in the National Law Journal's Hall of Fame, in New York Magazine's "The Best Lawyers in America" and The New York Times Magazine "New York Super Lawyers, Metro Edition" for the years 2007-2010. The prestigious U.S. News & World Report ranks The Perecman Firm among the top 20 personal injury firms in New York City for 2011-2012 and 2012-2013.
The Firm has recovered millions of dollars for its clients. Among the more recent victories, Mr. Perecman won a $15 million verdict** for a construction accident (Index 112370/03) Supreme Court, New York County, a $5.35 million dollar verdict*** for an automobile accident (Index 2749/04) Supreme Court, Kings County, and a $40 million dollar structured settlement for medical malpractice (Index 2146/03)****Supreme Court, Kings County.
The Perecman Firm serves Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, Westchester, Upstate NY, Morris County, and Rockland County.
**later settled while on appeal for $7.940 million
*** later settled for $3.5 million
**** total potential payout
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