2019 synagogue vandalism
On September 19, 2019, members of
Background
Attacks
Between September 15 and September 23, 2019, members of The Base plotted to vandalize synagogues in
Operation Kristallnacht was conducted on September 21. That evening, 22-year-old Yousef Omar Barasneh of
In Hancock, Michigan, 23-year-old Nathan Weeden of Houghton, Michigan, spraypainted swastikas and The Base's symbol on the exterior of Temple Jacob.[6]
Aftermath
On January 17, 2020, Barasneh was arrested by the US
On February 26, 2021, Tobin pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy against rights in federal court. Tobin told FBI agents that he was "triggered by the state of the country". He remained on house arrest until his sentencing.[4] On November 16, 2021, Tobin was sentenced to 1 year and a day in federal prison and 3 years of supervised release for his involvement in Operation Kristallnacht.[8]
On June 30, 2023, Weeden was arrested by the FBI and charged with conspiracy against rights and damage to religious property by the
Broader federal investigation
Barasneh's arrest came amidst a nationwide campaign of U.S. law enforcement actions against The Base. On January 16, the day before Barasneh's arrest, federal authorities arrested three members of The Base in Delaware and Maryland on firearms and immigration-related offenses. The individuals were planned to attend the 2020 VCDL Lobby Day.[1][11]
On January 17, three members of The Base were arrested in Georgia for allegedly planning to murder people in Antifa.[2]
See also
References
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- ^ a b c "Wisconsin man pleads guilty to vandalizing synagogue". AP. 2020-08-13. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
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- ^ "Michigan man found guilty of defacing synagogue with swastika, graffiti". CBS News. 2024-01-25. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ "Michigan man gets 26 months for anti-Jewish, racist vandalism". Jewish News Syndicate. 2024-06-05. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ Shortell, David (2020-01-16). "FBI arrests 3 alleged white supremacists. They planned to attend Virginia pro-gun rally, official says". CNN. Retrieved 26 January 2024.