NYC man sentenced for attacks on TikTok star, Jewish couple

Skiboky Stora convicted after representing himself in trial for anti-white and antisemitic assaults

Apr. 15, 2026 at 12:25am

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An extreme close-up of a pair of broken eyeglasses, the shattered lenses and twisted metal frame conveying the violence and trauma of a hate crime.A shattered symbol of the physical and emotional toll of hate-motivated attacks in New York City.Manhattan Today

A New York City man has been sentenced to several years in prison for a string of violent attacks targeting a TikTok influencer and a Jewish couple in Manhattan. Skiboky Stora represented himself at trial, but was ultimately convicted on multiple charges related to the anti-white and antisemitic incidents.

Why it matters

The case highlights the growing problem of hate-motivated crimes in New York City, where incidents targeting minority groups have risen sharply in recent years. The sentencing sends a strong message that such bigoted attacks will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

The details

Authorities say Stora assaulted a popular TikTok influencer in a random attack, punching her in the face without provocation. In a separate incident, he also verbally berated and physically accosted a Jewish couple on a Manhattan street. Stora represented himself at trial, but was found guilty on charges including assault, harassment, and hate crimes.

  • The attacks occurred in Manhattan in late 2025.
  • Stora was convicted and sentenced in April 2026.

The players

Skiboky Stora

A New York City resident convicted of multiple hate-motivated attacks in Manhattan.

TikTok influencer

The victim of an unprovoked assault by Stora.

Jewish couple

Victims of verbal and physical harassment by Stora in a separate incident.

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What they’re saying

“We will not tolerate bias-motivated violence in our city. This sentence makes clear that those who target innocent people based on their race, religion or identity will face serious consequences.”

— District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Manhattan District Attorney

The takeaway

This case underscores the urgent need for continued vigilance and action against hate crimes in New York City, where vulnerable communities remain at risk of such senseless attacks.