Two Muslims of Iranian descent face assault and hate crimes charges for allegedly attacking a Jewish man in Los Angeles. According to witnesses, Dauod Mohammed Majid, 19, and Mohammed Hassan Aref, 22 were among a group of up to 15 who in September chanted “Kill the Jews” as they kicked the victim, who is also Iranian.
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