3 Cases Of Hate, Anti-Semitism Reported In Basking Ridge In 2019

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Three incidents of hate, extremism and anti-Semitism were reported in Basking Ridge in 2019, according to a new report by the Anti-Defamation League.

In 2019, there were 216 incidents reported in 112 towns in New Jersey, which decreased from the 452 incidents reported in New Jersey during 2018. But the incidents were no less concerning, the report says.

Here are the incidents reported in Basking Ridge:

• On May 22, 2019: Jonathan Xie was arrested for attempting to provide material support to Hamas and threatening to shoot pro-Israel supporters, as well as bomb the Israeli consulate and Trump Tower in New York City.
• On April 19, 2019: A playground at Pleasant Valley Park was vandalized with swastika graffiti. (See Related: Swastika Found At Basking Ridge Playground)
• Jan. 6, 2019: Identity Evropa, an alt right group, distributed fliers that read: "European roots American greatness." They also posted stickers featuring their group logo.

To see the full list of incidents reported in 112 New Jersey towns click here.

The Anti-Defamation League tracks the incidents through news and media reports, government documents (including police reports), victim reports, extremist-related sources and the Center on Extremism investigations, according to a "Frequently Asked Questions" section on the ADL's website.

The Anti-Defamation League's interactive map includes information on incidents involving anti-Semitism, white supremacist propaganda, white supremacist events, extremist-police shootouts, terrorist plots and attacks and extremist murders.

You can find the complete interactive map on the ADL's website.

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