ADL Offers $50,000 Reward for Information on Ari Halberstam’s Murder and Co-Conspirators
The ADL has recently announced a significant reward of $50,000 for any valuable information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in the tragic murder of Ari Halberstam and the attempted murder of 14 teenagers on the Brooklyn Bridge. Ari Halberstam, a Lubavitcher Bochur, was senselessly gunned down 29 years ago in a terrorist attack classified as such in 2005 • Full Story
The ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) has recently announced a significant reward of $50,000 for any valuable information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in the tragic murder of Ari Halberstam and the attempted murder of 14 teenagers on the Brooklyn Bridge. Ari Halberstam, a Lubavitcher Bochur, was senselessly gunned down 29 years ago in a terrorist attack classified as such in 2005.
The perpetrator, Rashid Baz, a Lebanese-born terrorist, was apprehended and found guilty of second-degree murder and 14 counts of attempted murder in December 1994. He received a sentence of 141 years to life in prison. Bassam Reyati, Baz’s uncle and the car owner, was convicted of concealing evidence, receiving a five-year probation and a $1,000 fine. Hilal Abd Al-Aziz Muhammad, the owner of the car repair shop used by Baz, was also found guilty of concealing evidence and hindering prosecution, receiving five years of probation. Albert Jeanniton faced conviction for the illegal sale of one of the guns acquired by Baz.
“The death of Ari Halberstam was indisputably an antisemitic terrorist attack and a hate crime that sent shock waves through the Jewish community and the entire country,” said Jonathan A. Greenblatt, ADL CEO and National Director. “We greatly appreciate the federal government’s efforts to seek justice against Baz and his co-conspirators. But the question remains: Were others involved as part of a larger conspiracy? We hope that this new reward will incentivize anyone who has any information in this case to step forward.”
Despite the conviction of Baz, the Halberstam family and others wanted a further investigation to probe any terrorist links to Baz. On August 26, 1999, the United States Department of Justice and FBI agreed to open an investigation into Baz. The investigation did not yield any new leads connected to terrorist organizations but the Justice Department did formally reclassify the incident as an act of terrorism.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all.
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