Man accused of plowing into migrants at NYC shelter claims self defense

The man accused of plowing into two immigrants from a Brooklyn shelter with his car told Gothamist that he’s an immigrant himself who was trying to confront someone who stole food from his restaurant.

Hamzeh Alwawi, 42, who is originally from Jordan, spoke to Gothamist this week after making $30,000 bond to secure his release from Rikers Island after being charged with attempted murder, among other charges.

Because of those charges, and due to a little-known provision in the law for immigrant victims of crimes, Alwawi’s fortunes in his adopted home may be at an end — while those he’s accused of attacking may be getting a leg up on the American dream.

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