All articles tagged with #antisemitic
A newly appointed official in the Mamdani administration resigned after antisemitic posts from her past resurfaced on X, just a day after her appointment was announced, leading to her apology and resignation acceptance by Mayor-elect Mamdani.
Rams receiver Puka Nacua apologized after performing a celebration on a livestream that was later identified as antisemitic, stating he was unaware of its harmful implications and condemning any offense caused.
A man dressed in a Nazi uniform assaulted a University of Georgia student outside a bar after being denied entry, leading to his arrest on charges of battery and aggravated assault. The incident was captured on video, and the university condemned the act as heinous antisemitic behavior.
Vermont state senator Samuel Douglass resigned after racist and antisemitic messages from a Young Republican group chat were leaked, leading to widespread condemnation and his stepping down to protect his family amid threats and political fallout.
Hackers gained access to Elmo's X account, posting racist and antisemitic messages, as well as references to Jeffrey Epstein, prompting Sesame Workshop to work on regaining control. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges for high-profile social media accounts.
Elmo's X account, with over 600,000 followers, was hacked and posted antisemitic and anti-Trump comments, including calls for violence and conspiracy theories, but the posts have since been removed.
President Trump used the term 'Shylock' during a rally, which is considered antisemitic by the Anti-Defamation League, and claimed he was unaware of its offensive connotations, prompting criticism and calls for more responsible language from leaders.
A man named Feras S. Hamdan was charged with threatening U.S. Rep. Max Miller and his family in Rocky River, Ohio, after an incident involving antisemitic remarks and threats on a highway. Hamdan pleaded not guilty, was held on a $500,000 bond, and faces charges including aggravated menacing with ethnic intimidation. The case has garnered attention due to the serious nature of the threats and the involvement of federal authorities.
A man accused of threatening Rep. Max Miller and running him off the road in Ohio has been arrested, with the incident believed to be antisemitic in nature, involving a Palestinian flag and hostile slogans. The arrest highlights ongoing security concerns for Congress members amid recent violent incidents, and the Capitol Police emphasized their commitment to zero-tolerance for threats against officials.
Paris is deploying 4,000 police officers and 1,600 stadium staff for a France-Israel soccer match to ensure security following antisemitic attacks on Israeli fans in Amsterdam. The match, attended by French President Emmanuel Macron, is considered high-risk, prompting reinforced security measures including an anti-terrorist perimeter and systematic checks. The heightened security comes amid warnings from Israel's National Security Council for citizens abroad to avoid large events due to potential violence.
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against artist Ye, accusing him of spreading antisemitic conspiracy theories, expressing a desire to shave students' heads and lock them in cages at his Donda Academy, and making discriminatory remarks. The lawsuit also alleges that Ye compared himself to Hitler, stiffed workers, and used the school's budget for personal expenses. This adds to previous lawsuits from former employees alleging discrimination and wrongful termination at the troubled private Christian school.