Man Apologizes for Verbal Attack on Muslim Women in Georgia
Arranged by the Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Georgia) on Friday, the apology followed significant public outcry after the incident was captured on video at a shopping center in Alpharetta.
The individual, identified as Perry Greene, the former spouse of U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, expressed remorse on Friday for his behavior toward the three women, who had stopped to pray in a quiet section of the Avalon mall parking lot.
The video, which circulated widely online, shows Greene shouting derogatory comments at the women, all of whom were wearing hijabs, from the window of a Tesla Cybertruck.
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The apology took place during a Friday prayer service at the women’s mosque in Johns Creek, Georgia, Fox5 Atlanta reported.
Greene met privately with the individuals involved before making a public statement. As quoted in the original footage, he said: “I just wanted them to know I humbly apologize to them because nobody should be treated that way, and that’s not the way to treat anyone with differences.”
He expressed hope that they would forgive him and added, “We shouldn’t allow that in our society.”
Azka Mahmood, Executive Director of CAIR-Georgia, contextualized the incident within a larger pattern of reported discrimination. “Since the genocide in Gaza began, CAIR Georgia has recorded a 250% increase in anti-Muslim incidents in Georgia alone,” she stated.
Ali Awad, a legal representative working with the affected women, indicated that Greene had shown willingness to make a financial contribution to an organization working to counter anti-Muslim hate. “He has entertained the idea of issuing a donation to a nonprofit battling Islamophobia. Our goal here is education. We do not kick people while they are down,” Awad said.
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He noted the community had opted for a peaceful resolution, allowing Greene to deliver his apology in person.
Following the apology, Greene declined to speak further with members of the press and left the venue in a waiting vehicle.
Law enforcement officials in Alpharetta have confirmed that they will not pursue charges in this case, citing protections around free speech under U.S. law.
Source: Agencies
