Jarrett Buba Arrested for Assault on Jewish Students

A 52-year-old man named Jarrett Buba was arrested for attacking two Jewish students with a bottle near the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning. The students, who were wearing yarmulkes, sustained injuries but managed to subdue Buba until police arrived. Buba, wearing a keffiyeh, falsely identified himself before being charged with aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and harassment. The university, which confirmed Buba had no affiliation with the school, condemned the incident and assured there was no ongoing threat. The attack comes amid heightened antisemitic tensions following the Hamas attacks and subsequent pro-Palestinian protests on campuses. Local and federal authorities are involved in the ongoing investigation, and support services have been offered to the affected students.