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WATCH: Illinois Muslim arrested after assaulting man, accuses officers of Islamophobia for arresting her

Sheriff’s officials confirmed that Al Dhahiry was charged with assault and taken into custody without serious injury to anyone involved.

By Jewish Breaking News

Newly released bodycam footage from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office shows the arrest of Reem M. Al Dhahiry, following an altercation that led to charges of assault.

In the video, Al Dhahiry can be heard repeatedly shouting, “You know I’m a Muslim. Islamophobia! Islamophobic. He tried to kill me! Why’d you touch my breast? Don’t touch my private. Islamophobia!” as deputies restrained her during the arrest.

Deputies reported that Al Dhahiry had allegedly assaulted a man before accusing him of Islamophobia. The officers then intervened, during which Al Dhahiry continued to claim she was being targeted for her religion.

Sheriff’s officials confirmed that Al Dhahiry was charged with assault and taken into custody without serious injury to anyone involved. The case is pending in Kane County court.

The bodycam footage quickly went viral, and the online reaction was fierce.

“Every time someone gets arrested now it’s racism or Islamophobia. Just stop breaking the law,” one viewer wrote.

Another added, “She said ‘I’m Muslim’ about 20 times like the cops were gonna say ‘Oh sorry, you’re free to go then.’ Give me a break.”

Supporters of the deputies said the video showed officers handling the situation calmly while she resisted.

“Cops stayed cool, she’s the one losing her mind,” a commenter posted.

Others said the footage exposed a pattern of false claims, with one remarking, “Classic victim card. Scream discrimination, hope the charges disappear.”

Some went even further. “That ain’t Islamophobia, that’s arrest-phobia. She just didn’t wanna wear the cuffs,” one person joked.

Another bluntly put it, “If you don’t wanna get touched by police, maybe don’t assault people.”

Many also pointed out how crucial the bodycam footage was, with one commenter saying, “Thank God for cameras. Without this she could’ve made up any story and half the media would’ve run with it.”

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