Ex-Artist with Mental Health Issues Arrested for Antisemitic Attack on Subway
Unhinged attacker in antisemitic subway horror unmasked as ex-artist with long mental illness history: sources
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Diana Smith, a 45-year-old former artist with a history of mental illness, has been arrested for allegedly attacking a Jewish nurse on a Manhattan subway while making antisemitic remarks. Smith has faced multiple police interventions due to her mental health struggles and remains hospitalized following the incident.
- 01Diana Smith, known as 'Lady Millard', has a history of mental illness and has been in police contact at least six times since 2003.
- 02The attack occurred on a C train in Manhattan, where Smith allegedly pulled the hair of a 23-year-old Jewish nurse while shouting antisemitic slurs.
- 03Smith was previously arrested during the Occupy Wall Street protests in 2011 and has been a victim of domestic violence.
- 04She is currently hospitalized at Bellevue Hospital and has not yet been arraigned on hate crime charges.
- 05Neighbors describe her as having fluctuating lucidity, with some expressing concern for her well-being.
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Diana Smith, a 45-year-old former artist, has been identified as the woman who attacked a Jewish nurse on a subway in Manhattan, reportedly shouting antisemitic slurs. Smith, who has a long history of mental health issues, has been in contact with police multiple times for disturbing behavior, including incidents where she was taken to a psychiatric ward. The attack occurred on a C train, where she allegedly pulled the victim's hair and pushed her to the ground while yelling that 'Jews are eating kids.' Smith's neighbor noted her erratic behavior, indicating that she sometimes appears lucid and at other times does not. Smith, who previously went by the name 'Lady Millard,' has not updated her social media accounts showcasing her artwork for years. Following her arrest, she was taken to Bellevue Hospital for mental health treatment and remains uncharged with hate crimes as of Thursday. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office has not yet arraigned her.
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The incident highlights ongoing concerns about antisemitism and mental health issues in urban settings.
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