NYC Maniac Sentenced for Anti-White, Antisemitic Attacks

Skiboky Stora will serve 3-9 years for assaulting TikTok influencer, other victims in 2023-2024 spree.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:41pm

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A 42-year-old New Yorker named Skiboky Stora was sentenced to 3-9 years in prison for a string of anti-white and antisemitic attacks in 2023 and 2024, including sucker-punching a TikTok influencer, assaulting two other women, and berating a Jewish couple. Stora represented himself at trial, where he made bizarre claims about AI videos being used to frame him, but was convicted by a jury in just 30 minutes.

Why it matters

The case highlights the ongoing problem of hate-fueled violence in New York City, with Stora targeting victims based on their race and religion. It raises concerns about public safety and the ability of the justice system to address bias-motivated crimes effectively.

The details

Stora was convicted of assault, hate crime, stalking, and harassment charges for a series of attacks over several months. In the most high-profile incident, he randomly slugged TikTok influencer Halley McGookin as she was walking in Chelsea in 2024, sending her crashing to the sidewalk. Stora was also charged with elbowing a 17-year-old student and another woman in Chelsea, as well as harassing a Jewish couple in Union Square, where he allegedly screamed 'Die, Jew! Die.' All of the victims were either white or Jewish.

  • On March 25, 2024, Stora assaulted TikTok influencer Halley McGookin.
  • On September 20, 2023, Stora elbowed a 17-year-old student in Chelsea.
  • On October 26, 2023, Stora elbowed a 37-year-old woman near West 17th Street and Eighth Avenue.
  • On November 18, 2023, Stora harassed a Jewish couple in Union Square.

The players

Skiboky Stora

A 42-year-old New Yorker who was convicted of a string of anti-white and antisemitic attacks in 2023 and 2024.

Halley McGookin

A TikTok influencer with 1.6 million followers who was randomly slugged by Stora in 2024.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg

The district attorney who said Stora's attacks 'robbed [victims] of their sense of safety and altered how they navigate daily life.'

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What they’re saying

“'Skiboky Stora engaged in a disturbing pattern of hate-fueled violence targeting and intimidating strangers, causing physical harm and lasting emotional trauma to these New Yorkers. Stora's attacks robbed them of their sense of safety and altered how they navigate daily life. Today's sentence sends a clear message that this conduct is unacceptable and carries significant consequences.'”

— Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg

“'I just want to start off by saying I'm not an ignorant person, judge. Actually, I'm registered right now to run for governor of New York and I'm the great great grandson of Marcus Garvey.'”

— Skiboky Stora, Defendant

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Stora to be released on bail while he appeals his conviction.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing problem of hate-motivated violence in New York City and the challenges the justice system faces in addressing bias-driven crimes effectively. It raises concerns about public safety and the need for stronger measures to protect vulnerable communities from such attacks.