The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) on Friday welcomed the move.
A 76-year-old man has been charged with one count of criminal mischief in the third degree as a hate crime; one count of criminal mischief in the third degree; and eight counts of making graffiti.
He is accused of scrawling anti-Muslim threats targeting his condo board on 8 walls of 4 floors in his building.
The man reportedly has a history of antagonizing other residents.
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“We welcome the arrest of the suspect in this disturbing case and hope that justice will be done. Intimidation through racist messaging is never acceptable.” said CAIR-NY Executive Director Afaf Nasher.
Source: Cair.com