The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT) today welcomed charges against two suspects in the antisemitic vandalism of a menorah in Guilford Town Green.
Two brothers are facing multiple charges for allegedly knocking down and stomping on a menorah display in Guilford Town Green in January.
SEE: Brothers accused of intentionally damaging menorah on Guilford Town Green – NBC Connecticut
“We welcome the charges in this disturbing antisemitic incident and stand in solidarity with the Jewish community,” said CAIR-CT Board Chair Farhan Memon. “The vandalism of religious symbols is unacceptable and must be condemned.”
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