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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Man accused of spray painting swastika outside home in Lincoln Heights
A White man living in the predominantly Black suburb of Lincoln Heights is accused of painting racist symbols outside a home in his village. Tyler Fout, 18, is charged in Hamilton County Municipal Court with ethnic intimidation and criminal damaging, both misdemeanors. On May 31, Fout spray painted a swastika on the walkway of a house in the village, as well as the letters "WP" on the driveway and patio, according to a criminal complaint. The Enquirer has reached out to his public defender seeking comment. The Anti-Defamation League says "WP" is sometimes an acronym for the term "White power," which is often used as a chant by White supremacists. It's commonly seen as a tattoo or graffiti. The incident in Lincoln Heights came just days after officials in neighboring Evendale unveiled the findings of a third-party consulting firm's review of the police response to a Feb. 7 neo-Nazi demonstration on the Vision Way overpass. Jail records show Fout was booked into the Hamilton County Justice Center on May 31. He is next expected to appear in court on June 6 before Judge Mike Peck. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Police: Man accused of spray painting swastika outside home in Lincoln Heights
The Herald Scotland
18 hours ago
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Colorado terror attack shows intifada has landed in America
The latest victims had peacefully gathered at a pedestrian mall to call for the release of Israeli hostages, who Hamas terrorists captured when they attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. The victims' ages are 52 to 88, and some of the injuries are serious. As of this writing, no one has died. One of those hurt is a Holocaust survivor, according to a local rabbi. Think about that for a minute. Soliman, much like Elias Rodriguez, who is charged in the D.C. shooting, shouted "free Palestine" as he carried out his disgusting mission. Soliman is an Egyptian national who was in the U.S. illegally, after his tourist visa expired two years ago. The FBI has called Soliman's alleged actions a "targeted terror attack." And that's exactly what it is. Terrorism is what is behind these horrendous acts of violence, from the two Israeli embassy aides who were murdered in our nation's capital to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's home being set on fire to this weekend's attack in Colorado. Opinion: Arson suspect 'harbored hatred' against Shapiro. This political violence must end. The 'pro-Palestinian' movement is about intimidation. Violence is the logical next step. Since January 2020, the Anti-Defamation League's Center on Extremism reports it has documented "16 terrorist plots or attacks targeting Jews, Zionists or Jewish institutions in the U.S., including the Boulder attack." Nine of those instances have occurred in the past year, marking a significant increase in the violence. "Sadly, none of this is surprising," ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt said in a statement, following the Boulder attack. "In fact, it's entirely predictable. This is precisely where anti-Jewish incitement leads. This is exactly what vicious anti-Zionism enables." It isn't surprising. Opinion: Salman Rushdie canceled? Pro-Palestinian groups hamper speech for everyone else. Campus protests have led to more violence I've been appalled to see the protests erupt at U.S. colleges since 2023. Purportedly pro-Palestinian supporters have intimidated Jewish students and vandalized campus buildings. The protests also have spilled beyond campuses, with protestors shutting down freeways and spray-painting statues and other property. This is far from a peaceful movement, and the violence seen in recent weeks was entirely predictable, given the level of animus already expressed toward Jews and Israel. Opinion: A DEI officer fired for antisemitic comments? That shouldn't surprise you. Vandalism and other crimes committed in the name of Palestinians also have become routine. On the same day as the Boulder attack, hundreds of peonies were maliciously cut at the University of Michigan's botanical gardens and arboretum. The June 1 incident was tied to "pro-Palestinian" activity, as dozens of paper signs were left amid the destroyed plants encouraging people to "wear a keffiyeh" and "replace your U.S. flag with a Palestinian flag." Opinion alerts: Get columns from your favorite columnists + expert analysis on top issues, delivered straight to your device through the USA TODAY app. Don't have the app? Download it for free from your app store. As protestors become frustrated that their demonstrations aren't getting the response they want, I fear more human life will be at risk, as we saw this weekend in Colorado. Let's be clear about what already has occurred: Terrorists who claim to support Palestinians have repeatedly attacked, injured and killed Jews in the United States. The global intifada has landed in America. The rise of hate has spread across the country. We must not allow that to continue in America. Ingrid Jacques is a columnist at USA TODAY. Contact her at ijacques@ or on X: @Ingrid_Jacques
Yahoo
a day ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
PA man charged for anti-semitic threat to public official
(WJET/WFXP)– A Pennsylvania man is facing federal charges after allegedly threatening an Allegheny County official using anti-semitic tropes. Federal authorities have charged 29-year-old Edward Owens Jr. of Elizabeth, PA, for that alleged threat made on social media on May 20, which read: North East parents arrested after child found wandering street naked 'We're coming for you [emoji of person raising right hand] [German flag emoji] be afraid. Go back to Israel or better yet, exterminate yourself and save us the trouble. 109 countries for a reason. We will not stop until your kind is nonexistent.' The threat was investigated by the FBI, leading to a criminal complaint being filed. The phrase '109 countries for a reason' is a reference to a frequently used assertion by anti-semites that claims Jews have been expelled by 109 countries and support further expelling Jewish people, according to the Anti-Defamation League. Clearfield County man faces over 2,800 charges for abuse of young girls Prosecutors also requested Owens Jr. be held without bail, claiming he's a public threat. A hearing for that is set to take place on Thursday, June 5. The name of the official was not released. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
a day ago
- Politics
- Axios
Antisemitic incidents in Colorado have spiked 40%, ADL says
Sunday's attack on demonstrators in Boulder advocating for Israeli hostages is part of an alarming trend of violence targeting Jewish individuals and pro-Israel advocates — incidents that some experts link to a rise in antisemitism. The big picture: Antisemitic incidents in the U.S. have soared almost 900% in the last 10 years, and last year reached their highest level recorded in nearly half a century, Axios' Russell Contreras writes per a recent Anti-Defamation League (ADL) report. By the numbers: Colorado recorded 279 such incidents in 2024 compared with 198 in 2023 — a 40% spike. The rise comes as at least 33 extremist groups — including white nationalists, anti-LGBTQ+ organizations and anti-government militias — are currently active in Colorado, per the Southern Poverty Law Center. The latest: A pattern of violence has emerged nationwide in recent weeks, affecting both Jewish communities and individuals and groups publicly supporting Israel. The trend is raising concerns about the intersection of antisemitism and political tensions over the Israel-Hamas war. Zoom in: Two Israeli Embassy employees were fatally shot May 21 outside a Jewish museum reception in Washington, D.C. In mid-April, an arsonist torched the Pennsylvania governor's mansion on the first night of Passover as Gov. Josh Shapiro, who is Jewish, and his family slept inside. What they're saying: While criticism of Israeli policies is not inherently antisemitic, some Jewish leaders warn that increasingly hostile rhetoric can draw on or reinforce antisemitic tropes. "What we've seen these last few months is a shocking pattern of anti-Israel sentiment manifesting itself in antisemitic violence," Halie Soifer, chief executive of the Jewish Democratic Council of America, told the New York Times. "With each incident there's a further shattering of our sense of security." What's next: Boulder will host its 30th annual Jewish Festival this Sunday — at the same Pearl Street Mall where the fiery attack occurred.
USA Today
a day ago
- Politics
- USA Today
Imagine surviving the Holocaust only to be attacked in America. It happened in Colorado.
Imagine surviving the Holocaust only to be attacked in America. It happened in Colorado. | Opinion The antisemitic violence we have suffered in America in recent weeks was entirely predictable, given the level of animus already expressed toward Jews and Israel. Show Caption Hide Caption Suspect in shocking Boulder 'terror attack' identified by authorities Mohamed Sabry Soliman has been identified as the suspect in a shocking Boulder, Colorado terror attack. The latest act of antisemitic violence in the United States erupted June 1 in Boulder, Colorado – less than two weeks after two young Israeli Embassy aides were murdered in Washington, D.C. In Colorado, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, was arrested and accused of hurling Molotov cocktails at innocent civilians, setting eight of them on fire. Soliman was charged on June 2 with a federal hate crime. The latest victims had peacefully gathered at a pedestrian mall to call for the release of Israeli hostages, who Hamas terrorists captured when they attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. The victims' ages are 52 to 88, and some of the injuries are serious. As of this writing, no one has died. One of those hurt is a Holocaust survivor, according to a local rabbi. Think about that for a minute. Soliman, much like Elias Rodriguez, who is charged in the D.C. shooting, shouted 'free Palestine' as he carried out his disgusting mission. Soliman is an Egyptian national who was in the U.S. illegally, after his tourist visa expired two years ago. The FBI has called Soliman's alleged actions a 'targeted terror attack.' And that's exactly what it is. Terrorism is what is behind these horrendous acts of violence, from the two Israeli embassy aides who were murdered in our nation's capital to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's home being set on fire to this weekend's attack in Colorado. Opinion: Arson suspect 'harbored hatred' against Shapiro. This political violence must end. The 'pro-Palestinian' movement is about intimidation. Violence is the logical next step. Since January 2020, the Anti-Defamation League's Center on Extremism reports it has documented '16 terrorist plots or attacks targeting Jews, Zionists or Jewish institutions in the U.S., including the Boulder attack.' Nine of those instances have occurred in the past year, marking a significant increase in the violence. 'Sadly, none of this is surprising,' ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt said in a statement, following the Boulder attack. 'In fact, it's entirely predictable. This is precisely where anti-Jewish incitement leads. This is exactly what vicious anti-Zionism enables." It isn't surprising. Opinion: Salman Rushdie canceled? Pro-Palestinian groups hamper speech for everyone else. Campus protests have led to more violence I've been appalled to see the protests erupt at U.S. colleges since 2023. Purportedly pro-Palestinian supporters have intimidated Jewish students and vandalized campus buildings. The protests also have spilled beyond campuses, with protestors shutting down freeways and spray-painting statues and other property. This is far from a peaceful movement, and the violence seen in recent weeks was entirely predictable, given the level of animus already expressed toward Jews and Israel. Opinion: A DEI officer fired for antisemitic comments? That shouldn't surprise you. Vandalism and other crimes committed in the name of Palestinians also have become routine. On the same day as the Boulder attack, hundreds of peonies were maliciously cut at the University of Michigan's botanical gardens and arboretum. The June 1 incident was tied to 'pro-Palestinian' activity, as dozens of paper signs were left amid the destroyed plants encouraging people to 'wear a keffiyeh' and 'replace your U.S. flag with a Palestinian flag.' As protestors become frustrated that their demonstrations aren't getting the response they want, I fear more human life will be at risk, as we saw this weekend in Colorado. Let's be clear about what already has occurred: Terrorists who claim to support Palestinians have repeatedly attacked, injured and killed Jews in the United States. The global intifada has landed in America. The rise of hate has spread across the country. We must not allow that to continue in America. Ingrid Jacques is a columnist at USA TODAY. Contact her at ijacques@ or on X: @Ingrid_Jacques
