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Defendant Convicted of Hate Crimes Faces Three-Year Sentence

2/26/2026

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Skiboky Stora, the defendant, was convicted on February 25, 2026, in Manhattan of hate crimes including assault and stalking.
He faces up to three years in prison, with sentencing set for April 14, 2026.
Stora claimed innocence despite video evidence of attacks on white, Jewish, and female victims.
Prosecutors presented recordings of hate speech and described violent encounters, including an incident with TikTok influencer Halley McGookin.

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Skiboky Stora, the defendant, was convicted on February 25, 2026, in Manhattan of hate crimes including assault and stalking.
He faces up to three years in prison, with sentencing set for April 14, 2026.
Stora claimed innocence despite video evidence of attacks on white, Jewish, and female victims.
Prosecutors presented recordings of hate speech and described violent encounters, including an incident with TikTok influencer Halley McGookin.