USA – Man pleads guilty to vandalizing Norfolk synagogue

A man accused of placing 60 antisemitic stickers on the doors, windows and signs of Temple Israel Synagogue on Granby Street in Norfolk last year pleaded guilty to the charges Thursday.

According to Amanda Howie with the Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, Christopher John Brooks pleaded guilty to one count of injury to cemetery/church.

A Norfolk Circuit Court judge ordered Brooks to 5 years in prison, with all but time served suspended. However, Brooks will remain on probation.

Brooks’ co-defendent, John Edward Grogan also pleaded guilty in connection with the case. He will be sentenced on May 14.

 
 


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