This comes from the American Jewish Committee in regards to the murder of Marcello Lucero on Long Island:

AJC Condemns Hate-Inspired Murder, Calls for Community Action

November 10, 2008 – Jericho, New York – The American Jewish Committee (AJC) Long Island Chapter is outraged by the brutal murder of Marcello Lucero. According to police sources, Lucero and a friend were attacked over the weekend by a group which was looking for a Hispanic to beat up.

“We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of the victims, and our concern to our brothers and sisters in the Hispanic community, for whom this vicious crime must be especially painful,” said Caroline Levy, executive director of AJC’s Long Island Chapter. She praised law enforcement for the swift arrests of suspects in the crime.  read more »