Monsey machete-attack suspect unfit for federal trial, according to DOJ attorneys They claimed that it was due to the continued mental state of 38-year-old Grafton Thomas. April 9, 2021
Judge rules Monsey machete-attack suspect deemed unfit for federal trial Grafton Thomas could face an upgraded state murder charge due to the recent death of Yosef Neumann, who was injured in the Dec. 28 attack. April 21, 2020
New York Gov. Cuomo names state hate-crime bill after victim of Hanukkah stabbing “We owe it to Mr. Neumann, his family and the entire family of New York to get it done now,” said New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. March 31, 2020
Monsey machete-attack suspect pleads not guilty to federal hate-crime charges Grafton Thomas also mentioned to the U.S. Magistrate Judge Paul Davison that he has taken anti-depressant and anti-psychotic medication while in prison, where he is being held without bond. Jan. 13, 2020
Monsey suspect charged with additional hate crimes The new charges against Grafton Thomas, 37, include willfully causing bodily injury to five victims due to their religion and five counts of obstructing the free exercise of religion in an attempt to kill. Jan. 9, 2020
