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Hate Crimes Against American Muslims Most Since Post-9/11 Era

by Eric Lichtblau September 17, 2016   WASHINGTON — Hate crimes against American Muslims have soared to their highest levels since the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, according to data compiled by researchers, an increase apparently fueled by terrorist attacks in the United States and abroad and by divisive language on the campaign

Arrest made in arson fire at mosque that Orlando gunman attended

by Associated Press September 14, 2016   A 32-year-old Florida man has been arrested and is facing a charge of arson with a hate crime enhancement in connection with a fire that heavily damaged the mosque that Orlando, Fla., nightclub gunman Omar Mateen occasionally attended, authorities announced Wednesday. Joseph Michael Schreiber was arrested without incident