'It’s okay to hate them back': Texas teen who set synagogue on fire supported hateful rhetoric
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A Texas teen who was arrested in connection with one incident among a string of antisemitic attacks faces federal charges, according to a new criminal complaint affidavit. The 18-year-old Texas State Guard member was arrested for suspicion of arson on Nov. 1'It’s okay to hate them back': Texas teen who set synagogue on fire supported hateful rhetoric
A Texas teen who was arrested in connection with one incident among a string of antisemitic attacks faces federal charges, according to a new criminal complaint affidavit. The 18-year-old Texas State Guard member was arrested for suspicion of arson on Nov. 10 after allegedly burning down the exterior of the Congregation Beth Israel on Halloween. The teen, identified as Franklin Barrett Sechriest, was seen on security camera footage, enabling investigators to identify him. While the damage was contained to the exterior of the building and the fire was quickly extinguished, damages totaled around $25,000. Luckily, no one was in the building at the time or was harmed, The New York Times reported. Read more

