LA Man Arrested for Plotting Attack on Chabad Preschool
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
FBI agents in Los Angeles arrested a 51-year-old man on suspicion of planning an attack on a Chabad preschool. The suspect allegedly posted antisemitic threats online and possessed materials for incendiary devices. Agents found components for a Molotov cocktail at his home. He faces federal charges and his next court date is November 10.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A 51-year-old man was arrested in Los Angeles by the FBI for allegedly planning an attack on a Chabad preschool.
- The suspect is accused of posting antisemitic threats and support for terrorism online.
- Investigators found materials for making a Molotov cocktail at the suspect's residence.
- The planned attack targeted the JEMS preschool, which serves young children.
- The suspect faces federal charges and is due in court on November 10.
FBI agents in Los Angeles have arrested a 51-year-old local resident suspected of planning an attack on a Chabad-run preschool in the Pico-Robertson neighborhood. The suspect allegedly posted antisemitic threats on social media and possessed materials for creating incendiary devices. According to federal indictment documents, the suspect disseminated antisemitic content online over a period of time. On September 19, he reportedly posted an image of what appeared to be a Molotov cocktail against a backdrop of 9/11 attack imagery, expressed support for the Houthi organization, and stated that burning synagogues was insufficient. On October 2, FBI agents raided the suspect's home, which he shared with his mother, and found components believed to be used for making a Molotov cocktail. The suspect was arrested and faces federal charges for threats and possession of incendiary devices. His next court hearing is scheduled for November 10.
