Surveillance photos of the suspect, released ahead of his arrest
Manhattan D.A. Bragg has announced the sentencing of 34-year-old Perin Jacobchuk for his anti-Semitic attack on a 63-year-old Jewish man in Central Park during December 2022. He’s been sentenced to 3.5 years in state prison for that crime, and he’s also facing 1 1/3 – 4 years for attacking a 63-year-old Asian woman, while making anti-Asian remarks, in Times Square during August 2021.
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Jacobchuk, who police said at the time of the incident was homeless, pleaded guilty to both hate crime assaults on September 26.
“Perin Jacobchuk will serve state prison time for committing two, separate, brutal attacks fueled by his prejudices and biases,” said District Attorney Bragg. “These hate crimes left both New Yorkers with physical injuries, which they have thankfully fully recovered from. I hope that the resolution of this case can offer the victims comfort in knowing that Jacobchuk has been held accountable, and I thank our Hate Crimes Unit for their hard work in this case.”
On August 15, 2021, Jacobchuk passed by an Asian couple on 54th and Broadway and yelled “Go back to China” before running up behind the woman, grabbing her shoulders and shoving her to the ground. She fell onto the staircase of the Ameritania Hotel and hit her back and legs on the stairs.
On December 4, 2022, Jacobchuk approached a 63-year-old Jewish man in Central Park near East 72nd Street and East Drive. He did a Nazi salute, yelled “Kanye for President, Kanye 2024,” and made more anti-Semitic remarks including “Kill the Jews.” When the man verbally confronted Jacobchuk, he made more offensive comments, followed him on a bike, and punched him in the back of the head, knocking the man to the ground.
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The victim suffered a concussion and several injuries, including a broken bone in his right hand, broken left kneecap, and damage to his teeth, which required extensive dental work. These injuries made it difficult for the victim to eat, use his hand, or put weight on his knee for several months. Police identified the suspect and revealed his identity shortly after the assault.
Concurrently or consecutively?