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Oregon man defaced synagogue with antisemitic graffiti multiple times: DOJ
A Eugene, Oregon, man pleaded guilty in federal court on Tuesday to three hate crimes after he defaced a synagogue in his hometown on multiple occasions, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).
The DOJ said in a press release the 34-year-old Adam Edward Braun pleaded guilty to two counts of intentionally defacing a synagogue and a single count of attempting to intentionally damage a synagogue simply because it was a place for Jewish people to worship.
Braun, according to court documents and statements made in court, intentionally targeted Temple Beth Israel in Eugene twice with antisemitic graffiti.
In one incident, the DOJ said, Braun targeted the synagogue between Sept. 10 and 11, and spray-painted the numbers “1377” on the outside of the building.
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Adam Braun pleaded guilty in federal court to defacing a Eugene, Ore., synagogue with antisemitic graffiti multiple times. (Eugene Police Department)
He admitted to selecting the numbers because it was similar to “1488,” a white-supremacist slogan referencing Adolf Hitler and the “Fourteen Words.”
Then in January, Braun used a ball-peen hammer to attempt to damage the synagogue’s glass doors. But after noticing he was being recorded by a surveillance camera, Braun stopped and relocated to another area on the property where he spray-painted “WHITE POWER” in large letters, the DOJ said.
ANTISEMITISM EXPOSED
Bruan has yet to be sentenced. (iStock)
With help from the FBI, the Eugene Police Department executed a state search warrant at Bruan’s residence on Jan. 31, 2024.
During the search, investigators located multiple pieces of evidence connecting Braun to the crimes at Temple Beth Israel. Investigators also located several items that were consistent with antisemitic beliefs and practices.
Braun was ultimately arrested by the FBI on March 7.
While he pleaded guilty on Tuesday, he has yet to be sentenced.
Braun now faces up to a year in prison for each of the three charges, as well as fines and restitution.
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MESQUITE (FOX5) — Two people were transported to a hospital after an RV crashed and caught fire on Interstate 15 near the Arizona-Nevada state line, according to Mesquite Police.
Investigators believe the RV, which was traveling southbound, blew a tire, lost control, and entered northbound lanes. The vehicle made contact with the trailer of a semi-truck before bursting into flames.
Condition of those injured
One of the two people transported from the scene was listed in very critical condition. The semi-truck sustained minor damage, and its driver was not reported among those transported.
Investigation ongoing
Mesquite Police are investigating the crash. No additional information about the identities of those involved has been released.
Drivers traveling northbound are advised to use alternate routes. Updated road conditions are available at nvroads.com.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Good to moderate air quality will persist in Albuquerque but may be worse in places where wildfires, like the Sacaton Fire, are burning Sunday.
The smoke may be little thicker to the south near the Sacaton fire into Socorro County and near Truth of Consequences. No weather advisories are in effect but we may see some showers and thunderstorms pop up this afternoon. That may mostly be over the eastern and southern counties. The Sacaton Fire might get little rain, which would be relief for the ever-growing fire.
Rain chances in the Albuquerque metro are lower — maybe 10%. We’re more likely to see a shower or storm over the East Mountains or Sandia Mountains later this afternoon.
Storms in eastern New Mexico, closer to Texas, might have some strong winds later. About the same weather is expected Monday. Highs in the 90s both days will trend back to drier and hotter weather later in the week.
WILSONVILLE, Ore. (CNN) – Under the cover of the night sky, a bear took a jaunt around an Oregon town. Its presumed search for a snack was interrupted by a police officer’s bright spotlight.
For the next few minutes, the officer followed the bear as it sauntered down the road, even making sure the animal didn’t dart into the road.
Eventually, video shows the officer corralled the black bear and escorted it to a nearby river where it would be safer.
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