Crazed attacker who randomly pummeled NYC rabbi after slugging another stranger cut loose by judge
A 31-year-old man was released by a judge after allegedly attacking a 66-year-old rabbi and another stranger in New York City. The assault left the rabbi with a broken shoulder.
Eric Avrutov, 31, allegedly pummeled the 66-year-old religious leader and placed him in a headlock around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday – breaking the senior’s shoulder and leaving him petrified, according to a criminal complaint and a member of his congregation.
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