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Prosecutors: City Hall Hammer-Wielding Suspect Admits To Attacking Tourist

Investigators said the man accused of beating a tourist with a hammer in City Hall Park last month has admitted to the attack. In court documents released during a hearing Tuesday, the man first identified as John Yoos said he “snapped” before launching the attack. The suspect pleaded not guilty to attempted murder.

2012/08/28

Canadian Man Claims Suspect In City Hall Park Hammer Attack Is Using His Identity

John Yoos, 43, of Crown Heights, was arrested on July 30 after repeatedly striking 31-year-old Hugo Alejandre with the claw of a hammer, police said.

2012/08/09

Police: Brooklyn Man Attacks Spanish Tourist With Hammer In City Hall Park

Hugo Alejandre, 31, of Barcelona, was sitting on a bench with his girlfriend at Manhattan’s City Hall Park when he was attacked around 3 p.m. Monday, police said.

2012/07/31

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