"Man in Ohio Fabricates Hate Crime, Accuses Driver of Targeting Palestinians"

An Ohio man, Hesham A. Ayyad, is facing criminal charges after allegedly fabricating a hate crime incident involving anti-Palestinian slurs. Ayyad claimed he was hit by a car in a racially motivated attack, but police investigations revealed that his allegations were false. Video evidence showed that he was actually injured during a fight with his brother. Both brothers were arrested and charged with domestic violence and assault. Ayyad is also accused of making false alarms, falsification, and obstructing official business.