FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 27, 2025
Contact: media@saldef.org
Justice without Prejudice: SALDEF Responds to Florida Tragedy Involving Harjinder Singh
St. Lucie County, Florida — SALDEF (The Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund) mourns the three lives, Herby Dufresne (30), Rodrigue Dor (54), and Faniloa Joseph (37), that were tragically lost in a truck driving accident in Florida involving Harjinder Singh.
SALDEF calls for a fair and transparent investigation into the incident, which prioritizes justice and accountability for the tragedy above all else. Everyone is entitled to due process and equal treatment under the law, regardless of their background. Exploiting Mr. Singh’s identity or immigration status to push xenophobic narratives undermines the lives that were lost.
Justice must be rooted in facts and not prejudice. This incident has been sensationalized by the current charged political climate, which too often fuels harmful rhetoric. This moment of tragedy must not be weaponized to spread bias, dangerous assumptions, or perpetuate harm to divide communities.
The case of Mr. Singh presents an opportunity to prioritize accountability, healing, and genuine safety for all communities.
SALDEF will continue to monitor this case to ensure Mr Singh’s rights are being protected during his trial and time in custody. As this situation unfolds, we urge the Sikh American community to verify the validity of any GoFundMe pages and petitions being shared.
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