State Rep. Attacked in Possible Hate Crime After Eid Service: Suspect Charged

State Representative Maryam Khan, a Muslim serving the 5th Connecticut House District, was physically and verbally assaulted at a religious ceremony at the XL Center. The suspect, Andrey Desmond, has been charged with multiple offenses. The incident has prompted calls for a hate crime investigation by the Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and other officials have condemned the attack and expressed support for Khan and her family.