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Prosecutors Charge Three in Santana Row Attack Without Hate-Crime Allegation

The suspects surrendered to authorities, with the investigation into possible antisemitic motive continuing.

Overview

  • The three suspects—Henry Chamaki, 32, of Morgan Hill, and brothers Roma, 20, and Ramon Akoyans, 18, of San Jose—turned themselves in and were charged with felony assault, with Chamaki also facing misdemeanor battery.
  • Santa Clara County prosecutors filed the counts without hate-crime enhancements, and officials said the case remains under active review in coordination with San Jose police.
  • Bystander and security video from March 8 shows two men beaten outside the Augustine Restaurant at Santana Row during a daytime confrontation.
  • The victims, who are Israeli American, said they were speaking Hebrew before the attack, and reports describe an antisemitic slur and a shout of “Don’t f*** with Iran.”
  • District Attorney Jeff Rosen pledged accountability for the violence, and Jewish Silicon Valley leaders have engaged city officials on safety and prevention.