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Man charged with hate crimes in string of attacks on Bronx synagogues Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY
New York synagogue attacks prompt NYPD hate crime investigation
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NEW YORK – A man arrested in a string of attacks on synagogues in the Bronx has been charged with multiple hate-crime-related offenses, New York police said over the weekend.
Jordan Burnette, 29, faces more than 40 charges, according to online court records, related to the attacks last week on multiple synagogues in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx, which included broken windows, damaged prayer books and a stolen bike.
NYPD Deputy Inspector Jessica Corey said at a news conference Saturday that Burnette was being charged with burglary as a hate crime and also faces numerous charges related to the many acts of vandalism as hate crimes that have taken place in this community.
NY man charged with hate crimes after attacks on synagogues
Jordan Burnette was arrested Saturday riding a bicycle that has since been IDed as stolen from an area synagogue.
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A 29-year-old man has been charged with hate crimes after allegedly committing several attacks on New York City synagogues in recent weeks.
Jordan Burnette was arrested in the early morning hours Saturday after being stopped for riding his bike against traffic. He was taken into custody and identified as the man who had been caught on security cameras committing several property crimes.
Authorities arrested Jordan Burnette (center) in the early morning hours Saturday after being stopped riding his bicycle against traffic. The bike has since been IDed as stolen from an area synagogue. (CBS New York)