A teacher who was the center of viral controversy last year, after a Muslim student accused her of forcibly removing her hijab (which appeared to be a hoodie, not a hijab) during class, is suing Muslim Olympian and New Jersey resident Ibtihaj Muhammad for her influence in the incident’s defamatory spread online which has endangered the teacher’s life.
Philadelphia Inquirer Last October, one of Tamar Herman’s second-grade students in the South Orange-Maplewood School District told her mother that Herman had pulled her hijab off her head, exposing her hair, the 7-year-old’s family said at the time. The family complained to the school principal.
Herman told her administrators the situation was a misunderstanding. She said the student was wearing a hoodie that went past the student’s eyes. Looking nothing like a hijab, Herman said, she attempted to lift the fabric above the student’s eyes. That’s when she realized the student’s hair was not covered underneath and she apologized. Herman said the student always wore a traditional hijab that was easily recognizable.
The misinformation shared on social media has caused tremendous harm to the teacher – a teacher who, after more than 30 years of devoting her heart and soul to children of all backgrounds, has now had to ask for police protection due to the threats she is receiving following the dissemination of false information on social media.”
But to hear this CAIR litigation jihadist talk about it, you’d never know that.
Herman says a series of Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook posts upended her career and personal life, forced her to move out of her home, and to enlist security to protect her from threats.
Herman’s name, the girl’s claims, and any and all opinions surrounding the issue quicklysplashed across the internet. Herman’s attorney called it a “firestorm of controversy.” News crews and police cars lined the school’s perimeter. For weeks, Maplewood School District officials said they received thousands of emails and phone calls.
The teacher remains on unpaid administrative leave. Her attorneys say her employment status is “in limbo.”
Now, on Herman’s behalf, The Lawfare Project is suing the posters, who include Muhammad, the first female Muslim American athlete to medal at the Olympics, and others.
Muhammad wrote in a post about the incident to her more than 380,000 followers that Herman “forcibly removed” the student’s hijab, something Herman has repeatedly denied. The post, which was live up until Tuesday evening, has since been deleted.
“This is abuse,” Muhammad continued. “School should be a haven to all of our kids to feel safe, welcome and protected – no matter their faith. We cannot move toward a post-racial America until we weed out the racism and bigotry that still exist in all layers of our society. By protecting Muslim girls who wear hijab, we are protecting the rights of all of us to have a choice in the way we dress.”
Other public figures, including New Jersey far-left Gov. Phil Murphy, posted comments about the incident. Murphy said he was “deeply disturbed” by the accusations.
Deeply disturbed by these accusations. Our diversity is our greatest strength and every child should feel safe and welcome in school, regardless of their race, religion, or culture. We fully support @SOMSDK12’s investigation into the matter.https://t.co/CetCQz6GMB
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) October 8, 2021
livingengine says
Watch for CAIR to settle out of court with a non disclosure agreement –
BareNakedIslam says
Thanks, added this to the post.
Linda Rivera says
Quran (8:12) “I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Therefore strike off their heads and strike off every fingertip of them”
MUSLIMS are MASTERS of DECEPTION
Mohammad’s Quran WAR Book instructs Muslims to LIE to, and DECEIVE Non-Muslims.
In Mohammad’s Quran, Mohammad’s God is called the GREATEST DECEIVER. It’s why it’s Committing NATIONAL SUICIDE for Christian and other non-Muslim nations to allow Muslims residency in their nations.
The teacher remains on unpaid administrative leave.
The State of NJ, the school/school district are EXCESSIVELY CRUEL. The innocent Teacher is Terrified, TERRORIZED and THREATENED with DEATH by many Muslims and is PUNISHED by the State of NJ by depriving her of her income.
SHARIA is ENFORCED in NJ. God HELP our PEOPLE.
Please God, Protect the innocent teacher with Your Guardian, Warrior, HOLY Angels. Thank You God, Amen.
Tim h says
I would like cair will support this jew person so he can get some money out of this scumbag lowlife wanker Muslim. Oh no its only one sided with them cair pussyes
Knack1 says
Won’t it be wonderful when these creatures trying playing games with real people and instead of fear and anxiety the Muslim gets a really really good no holds barred comeuppance!
And better sooner than later.
Az gal says
What’s funny is, usually the Muslumas that scream the most about their hair showing are the ones with nappy or otherwise unattractive hair. They are really just embarrassed about their looks.
Az gal says
Good! I hope she is able to sue the pants off everyone, including CAIR, the little lying bitch & her family.