A 34-year-old man from Lombard, Illinois, is facing hate crime charges for an incident where he allegedly harassed a Muslim American outside a cookie store. The incident was caught on camera and was witnessed by employees and the victim. The suspect, identified as Justin Ward, is now facing a felony hate crime charge and aggravated battery charge. The Council of American Islamic Relations welcomed the decision to pursue hate crimes and urged other Muslim Americans to remain peaceful during potential attacks.