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Suspect arrested in Rutgers Islamic center vandalism

The suspect, a 24-year-old man, is charged with a federal hate crime

04/22/2024

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Suspect arrested in Rutgers Islamic center vandalism

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The suspect, a 24-year-old man, is charged with a federal hate crime

A 24-year-old North Plainfield man has been arrested and charged with a federal hate crime for allegedly vandalizing the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University earlier this month, according to a complaint from the FBI. Jacob Beacher is in custody in connection with vandalism during the Eid holiday marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

04/22/2024

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