Faith leaders, local officials condemn harassment of USF Muslim students during prayer

TAMPA, Fla. — Hillsborough County officials, along with Muslim and Christian leaders, are condemning a viral social media video that shows members of the USF Muslim Student Association being taunted by three men as they prayed on Tuesday.

“Let me be perfecting clear. What happened to these peacefully praying Muslim students was appalling,” Hillsborough County commissioner Harry Cohen said.

One by one, officials shared their thoughts on a video showing three men approaching the students during early morning prayers Tuesday…

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