[5] On June 28, 2023, Khan was assaulted while taking pictures with her family, including her three children, outside the XL Center arena.

The assault happened after a morning prayer service hosted by the Islamic Center of Connecticut.

The attacker, Andrey Desmond, approached and made numerous suggestive and threatening comments towards Khan.

When she tried to walk away, Desmond put his arm around her neck, tried to kiss her, slapped her across the face and threw her to the ground.

Desmond later pleaded guilty to attempted third-degree sexual assault, strangulation and risk of injury to a child.