Posted on 11/11/2009 1:02:23 PM PST by Alex Murphy
Family members of a man recently arrested for an alleged robbery and anti-Christian disturbance at Stoneridge Shopping Center say the incident was all a misunderstanding.
Abdul Walid Hamid of Hayward appeared before Judge Christine Moruza yesterday for an arraignment on charges of battery, grand theft, terrorist threats and exhibition of a deadly weapon. The arraignment was postponed until 9 a.m. today, however, as he required a translator.
Hamid, 22, who works at a kiosk in the mall, was arrested by Pleasanton police Nov. 4 after he reportedly yelled "Allah is power" and "Islam is great," while holding a pen in a fist over his head and then allegedly grabbing and breaking a crucifix off a man's neck. Witnesses also said he had been shouting anti-Christian comments, according to police.
Lt. Mike Elerick said the man was not provoked and didn't threaten violence, but he committed robbery when he grabbed and broke the crucifix.
Hamid's family members, who declined to give their names, say it was all a misunderstanding. Outside the courtroom, they said Hamid was provoked when the customer with the necklace reportedly called him a derogatory name. They said Hamid put his hand on the customer's shoulder, asking him not to use that word. When the customer pulled away, the family said Hamid's hand came into contact with the necklace and it accidentally broke.
His family also said that he's only been in the country a few months and is still learning the language and the laws.
Co-workers told police that Hamid's actions were out of the ordinary. Police also said they weren't aware of a prior criminal history for the man.
"We had multiple people calling 911," Elerick said. "One female was crouching down and hiding from him. He definitely scared quite a few people."
After Hamid's arrest, he was taken to John George Hospital in San Leandro for a psychiatric evaluation, but is currently in custody at Santa Rita Jail with a $27,000 bail.
....Hamid's family members, who declined to give their names, say it was all a misunderstanding. Outside the courtroom, they said Hamid was provoked when the customer with the necklace reportedly called him a derogatory name. They said Hamid put his hand on the customer's shoulder, asking him not to use that word. When the customer pulled away, the family said Hamid's hand came into contact with the necklace and it accidentally broke.
His family also said that he's only been in the country a few months and is still learning the language and the laws.
Follow-up to thread Man arrested for 'anti-Christian' mall disturbance
How long before he enlists in the Army?
Lie to the infidels.
So the mean old Americans called him a camel jockey and scratched up his tricycle?
Lt. Mike Elerick said the man was not provoked and didn’t threaten violence, but he committed robbery when he grabbed and broke the crucifix.
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But hey...
He wasnt violent...
hang on, this guy works at a kiosk, in a mall, and doesn’t speak enough english to appear in court without a translator??
The misunderstanding was made when we allowed him in the country.
Lt. Mike Elerick said the man was not provoked and didn’t threaten violence, but he committed robbery when he grabbed and broke the crucifix.
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But hey...
He wasnt violent...
and the victim didnt feel threatened...
I wish we could send them all back to Krapistan.
Sigh.
“Abdul Walid Hamid of Hayward”
...that’s where I stopped reading. Guilty!
With unemployement as high as it is, why is he allowed to get a work visa? There must be at least one person in California willing to do the work he was doing.
so that means I can raise a pen over my head (in a posture which would indicate I’m about to stab someone), and it’s NOT a threat of violence..
cool, I’ll try that with a cop next time I’m stopped..
Bankrupt the infidel...
> When the customer pulled away, the family said Hamid’s
> hand came into contact with the necklace and it
> accidentally broke.
“Honest, officer, I was just slicing some goat cheese when the knife slipped and accidentally struck off the infidel’s head.”
Post-kiosk Stress Disorder. Why are these people in our country?
You silly infidels. Abdul is actually the VICTIM here.
He's learned quickly a tactic that our neighbors to the south have been using for decades.
Ummm...
“...required a translator...works at a kiosk in the mall...”
So his employer gives him a job that heavily involves dealing with the public and he cannot speak the freaking language?
No, wait. That actually is quite commonplace in this country these days. Nevermind.
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