Sources said a man of Jordanian descent who is suspected in the vandalism is also under investigation for sending written threats to Jewish institutions. Sources said the man lived in New York before moving to the West Rogers Park neighborhood about half a dozen years ago.HT Gateway Pundit.
After the search had been completed and authorities had left, a resident at the apartment identified himself by name and told reporters that he was the target of the investigation. The man, 24, denied wrongdoing and said he had been singled out by authorities because he is Muslim.
When asked why authorities would target him in particular, the man said he had asked investigators the same question.
"I'm too busy studying and working to commit [hate crimes]," said the man, who indicated that he is attending school to be an engineer.
The Tribune is not naming him because he hasn't been charged with a crime.
But the search resulted in misdemeanor charges of possession of cannabis against Tawfiq Alkaramla, 47, another resident of the apartment building, Chicago police said.
Monday, February 16, 2009
About those "Vandals"
About those "vandals" who defaced Jewish institutions after the pro-Hamas march some weeks ago. Tribune:
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