Michael Enright

Alleged Muslim Cabbie Slasher Accused NYC Cops Of Persecuting Him For Being Irish-Catholic

Ryan J. Reilly | September 22, 2010, 3:50PM

Michael Enright

The aspiring film student who allegedly stabbed a cab driver because he was a Muslim told cops that he was being prosecuted because of his Irish heritage and faith when he was arrested last month.

"You're prosecuting me because I'm Irish Catholic," Michael Enright told cops, according to new court documents revealed Wednesday, the New York Daily News reported.

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Michael Enright

Accused Slasher of Muslim Cabbie Claims PTSD And Alcoholism

Ryan J. Reilly | September 13, 2010, 4:55PM

Michael Enright

Michael Enright -- the aspiring filmmaker who allegedly slashed a cab driver in New York because he was Muslim -- was denied bail on Monday after his lawyer argued that Enright was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and was an alcoholic, The New York Times reported.

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Michael Enright

Alleged Cabbie Attacker Transferred To Psych Ward

Rachel Slajda | August 27, 2010, 9:25AM

Michael Enright

Michael Enright, the 21-year-old student filmmaker accused of slashing a cab driver because he is Muslim, has been transferred from jail to the psychiatric ward at Bellevue Hospital.

The AP reports that Enright was transferred from Rikers Island last night. He is being held without bond pending a court appearance Monday morning in Manhattan.

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Ahmed Sharif

Ahmed Sharif Describes Alleged Hate Crime Attack (VIDEOS)

Eric Lach | August 26, 2010, 10:26AM

Ahmed Sharif

Ahmed Sharif, the New York City cab driver stabbed after allegedly being asked if he was Muslim, described the violent attack to local TV news reporters, saying he pleaded with his attacker not to kill him.

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