
Woman Charged with Hate Crime for Assault Over Pro-Palestine Hoodie
A 64-year-old woman from Darien, Alexandra Szustakiewicz, has been charged with a hate crime and disorderly conduct after allegedly yelling expletives at a man wearing a "Palestine" sweatshirt at a Panera Bread in Downers Grove. She also reportedly attempted to hit a phone out of a woman's hand who was recording the incident. A judge has prohibited her from entering the restaurant, and her next court appearance is scheduled for December 16.