California driver arrested for hitting passenger thought Jewish or Israeli

• Published date: 14 March 2024
• Author: MICHAEL STARR
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

Csaba John Csukás, 39, was hired by the victim in October to drive him from the San Francisco International Airport to the victim's home

The indictment alleged that when Csukás met the victim at the predetermined pickup location, the driver asked the passenger if he was Jewish or Israeli. After stating that he would not transport a Jewish or Israeli person, Csukás allegedly punched the victim in the face.

Csukás made his initial appearance in court on Wednesday and faced a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a fine of $250,000 for "causing bodily injury because of the actual or perceived religion or national origin of a person in circumstances affecting interstate commerce."

Court's comments on the incident

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. "No one in this country should live in fear because of how they worship...