Man Sentenced for Series of NYC Hate Crime Assaults

Skiboky Stora will serve 3-9 years in prison for targeting victims based on race and religion.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 1:53am

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A 42-year-old man named Skiboky Stora has been sentenced to 3-9 years in state prison for a series of hate crime assaults that took place in New York City between September 2023 and March 2024. Stora was convicted earlier this year of assaulting, stalking, and harassing victims based on their race and religion.

Why it matters

Hate crimes have been on the rise in New York City in recent years, with authorities working to crack down on perpetrators who target individuals based on their identity. This case highlights the serious legal consequences for those convicted of such bias-motivated attacks.

The details

According to the Manhattan District Attorney's office, Stora elbowed a White 17-year-old boy in the neck, elbowed a fair-skinned 37-year-old woman in the shoulder, followed and shouted anti-White and antisemitic comments at a Jewish couple, and struck a White 23-year-old woman in the head, causing her to fall to the ground. Stora was arrested two days after the final incident and was convicted in February 2026 of assault as a hate crime, stalking as a hate crime, aggravated harassment, and attempted assault as a hate crime.

  • The assaults took place between September 2023 and March 2024.
  • Stora was arrested two days after the final incident in March 2024.
  • Stora was convicted in February 2026.

The players

Skiboky Stora

A 42-year-old man convicted of a series of hate crime assaults in New York City.

Alvin Bragg

The Manhattan District Attorney who announced Stora's sentencing.

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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.”

— Alvin Bragg, Manhattan District Attorney

What’s next

The judge in the case has granted orders of protection for each of Stora's victims.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by New York City authorities to address the rise in hate crimes and send a strong message that bias-motivated attacks will be met with serious legal consequences.