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Manhattan Man Sentenced for Hate-Fueled Assaults on Women

4/15/2026

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Skiboky Stora, 42, was sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison for hate-fueled assaults in Manhattan.
He was convicted of attacking TikTok influencer Halley McGookin and other women and harassing a Jewish couple.
Stora's spree included unprovoked attacks and slurs against white people and Jews.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg condemned Stora's actions and noted victims' lasting impact.
Stora claimed he was framed by AI videos during court.

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Story summary

Skiboky Stora, 42, was sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison for hate-fueled assaults in Manhattan.
He was convicted of attacking TikTok influencer Halley McGookin and other women and harassing a Jewish couple.
Stora's spree included unprovoked attacks and slurs against white people and Jews.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg condemned Stora's actions and noted victims' lasting impact.
Stora claimed he was framed by AI videos during court.