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Man Convicted for Arson of Mezuzah at Berkeley Jewish Learning Center
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 13 hours ago
What happened
David William Denton was convicted in California for deliberately setting fire to a mezuzah at a Berkeley Jewish learning center, raising concerns about antisemitic hate crimes. He remains in custody pending sentencing on September 3, with prosecutors seeking a three-year sentence.
- 01David William Denton was convicted of arson for burning a mezuzah at a Berkeley Jewish center.
- 02The incident occurred in February and alarmed the local Jewish community about rising antisemitism.
- 03Denton is held in custody pending sentencing on September 3, with prosecutors seeking three years.
- 04The attack is seen as an attempt to intimidate the Jewish community beyond property damage.
- 05District Attorney Ursula Jones Dixon stressed the importance of religious freedom and safety for all faiths.
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