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Officials Confirm Fire That 'Significantly Damaged' New Haven Mosque Was Intentionally Set
As Muslims throughout the world observe Ramadan—a time during which compassion, self-reflection and spiritual renewal are fostered—intolerance for their faith continues to manifest in unfortunate ways. The Hartford Courant reports that a federal criminal investigation is underway after a two-alarm fire significantly damaged a mosque in New Haven, Conn., on Sunday. “This was intentionally set,”…
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Colorado Man Convicted of Hate Crime Against Mosque Kills Himself
A Colorado man who pleaded guilty to a hate crime against a mosque killed himself this past weekend, CBS News reports. Joseph Giaquinto, a 36-year-old former Army medic, was found dead on Saturday at a Motel 6, according to The Coloradoan. Giaquinto attacked the Islamic Center of Fort Collins in March, overturning outdoor furniture and…