A Muslim man plans to file a lawsuit this week against a Michigan orchard after he and his family were racially profiled and interrogated by the orchard owner, who bragged about being a bigot and claimed Muslims “are always stealing” after he barged into and searched their vehicle for stolen fruit.
Yousef “Joe” Abu Jenna Mahmoud made a lengthy Facebook post Monday about his family’s excursion to Erie Orchards & Cider Mill in Monroe County that gained nearly 3,000 shares, over 1,000 reactions, and more than 800 comments by Wednesday afternoon.
“I wish I didn’t have to write this, but yesterday’s unfortunate incident compelled me to share my story and ask for your support,” Mahmoud wrote.