After reviewing the case, the state attorney’s office added hate crime enhancements. The severity of Wolfe’s sentence now rest on whether a plea deal is reached and the discretion of the judge.
The attack – one of a several acts of vandalism reported at Islamic centers across the country – drew national attention from advocacy groups like the Council on American-Islamic Relations. The incident left many in fear at the small, 50-member congregation.
Wolfe remains held at the Brevard County Jail Complex without bond and is awaiting trial.
“Our charging decisions confirm how seriously we take crimes of this nature. When further investigation shows a crime is clearly hate motivated, it will not be tolerated,” said State Attorney Phil Archer, who could not comment directly on the case.
Of course, Imam Muhammad Mursi praised the state attorney’s office for pursuing it as a hate crime (while he’s probably high-fiving his buddies in al-queda). This is only one of several recent cases involving bacon being placed in or around mosques. Pretty soon liberals are going to make you get a background check before buying bacon. Welcome to the new America.
Source: floridatoday.com
Source: truthandaction.org
