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Illinois Man Charged After Alleged Hate Crime Assault on Jewish Students at DePaul University

Chicago, IL — An Illinois man has been arrested and charged with a hate crime after allegedly attacking two Jewish students on the campus of DePaul University last November. Adam Erkan, 20, faces multiple felony charges, including two counts each of a hate crime and aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, officials said. The incident, which took place on November 6, involved Erkan allegedly confronting the students, Max Long and Michael Kaminsky, amid their peaceful …

Man Faces Hate Crime Charges After Assault on Jewish Students at DePaul University

Chicago, IL – A man faces hate crime charges following a violent altercation involving two Jewish students near DePaul University, officials confirmed. The incident, which occurred last Thursday, has escalated concerns about safety and religious discrimination in the area. Authorities have identified the assailant as Michael Anderson, 32, who allegedly assaulted the students as they were exiting a campus building. According to the police report, Anderson made several derogatory remarks about their Jewish heritage during …

Man Faces Hate Crime Charges After Assault on Jewish Students at DePaul University

Chicago, IL – A man has been charged with a hate crime following a distressing incident at DePaul University where two Jewish students were violently attacked, authorities reported on Tuesday. The assault, which has raised concerns about rising anti-Semitic incidents on college campuses, occurred over the weekend near the university’s Lincoln Park campus. Law enforcement officials stated that the suspect allegedly approached the students early Saturday evening, made anti-Semitic remarks, and then physically attacked them. …

Suspect Detained Following Assault on Pro-Israel Students at DePaul, Authorities Confirm

Chicago — A suspect is currently in custody following a distressing incident where several pro-Israel students were attacked at DePaul University, according to police officials. The violent occurrence has sparked substantial concern among students and faculty and prompted a swift law enforcement response. The incident, which took place earlier this week at the university’s Lincoln Park campus, reportedly involved the suspect assaulting multiple members of a student group that advocates for Israeli causes. The exact …

DePaul University Under Scrutiny for Failing to Protect Jewish Students Amid Escalating Campus Antisemitism

Chicago, IL – Tensions are high at DePaul University following a surge of antisemitic incidents that have shaken its campus community and sparked legal action. Among these incidents were violent attacks against Jewish students, which many see as a reflection of a broader, troubling trend in higher education. In the heart of this storm are Max Long and Michael Kaminsky, two DePaul students who have become the faces of Jewish civil rights advocacy on campus. …