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A California lawmaker is among three men now charged with a broad daylight assault at Santana Row, an upscale shopping and dining area, in what authorities say was an alleged attack in which the victims reported being verbally abused during the assault.
The three suspects, Bruneil Henry Chamaki, 32, of Morgan Hill, and brothers Roma and Ramon Akoyans have all surrendered, police said.
Prosecutors say the men face a mix of assault and battery charges and misdemeanor charges. They will appear in court on May 12.
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen did not comment.
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Mugshots of Roma and Ramon Akoyans and Bruneil Henry Chamaki are displayed outside the Augustine restaurant on Santana Row, where the San Jose attack is being investigated as a possible hate crime. (SJPD/Google Maps)
“We will not tolerate crushing a victim on the ground in front of a restaurant or anywhere,” Rosen said. “Our public spaces must be safe for everyone to enjoy without fear.”
For now, prosecutors say they are not filing hate crime charges, but insist the case is still under investigation.
The police said that arrest warrants were obtained for three suspects, all of whom surrendered without incident.
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“This remains an active case, and we will continue to work closely with the District Attorney’s Office as it continues through the criminal justice process,” San Jose police said in a statement. “Those involved in this violent crime will be held accountable.”
Investigators also acknowledged the public’s concerns and said they worked “in the right way” to build a case.
Police say surveillance video, social media and tips from the public helped identify the suspects.
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Chamaki, one of the accused, is a licensed attorney who previously worked at Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP. According to the company, he has not been in contact with them since the end of January.
“Murphy Austin is shocked and saddened to learn of the violent incident reported in San Jose,” a KTVU spokesperson said in a statement. “The behavior described in the reports is deeply troubling. Murphy Austin condemns anti-Semitism, violence, and acts of hate in any form.”
Court records also list Roman Akoyan as a student at West Valley College.
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Authorities said the victims alleged anti-Semitic language was used during the altercation. (KTVU)
The attack happened on March 8th outside the Augustine restaurant – right in the middle of Santana Row.
According to court documents, the victims – Israeli-American men – were standing outside waiting for a table and speaking Hebrew when three men approached them.
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One of the victims later told police that the men were looking at them “strangely,” prompting her to ask if they knew each other — and that’s when things got heated.
Police said one of the suspects allegedly yelled “F— Jews” before the three began throwing punches, KTVU reported.
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Violence quickly escalated.
One victim was knocked unconscious for a few seconds, while the other was restrained and attacked.
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Police said the three male suspects allegedly met the two victims before the argument escalated, and the suspects fled before the police arrived. (KTVU)
According to the report, one of the deceased was beaten for about 20 seconds, there is a video showing the suspects repeatedly punching him and kicking him on the ground.
As the attack continued, bystanders could be heard shouting for them to stop.
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One victim reported a headache and an elbow injury.
At least one witness told police they heard someone yell, “Don’t— with Iran,” during the attack, according to KTVU.
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The suspects then fled, and surveillance video later captured them leaving the area and getting into a car, investigators said.
Police said the victims later identified the suspects in the photos, and tips from the public helped to solidify the case.
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Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.
Fox News Digital’s Bonny Chu contributed to this report.
Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicide and immigration crime. Send news tips to stepheny.price@fox.com.
