United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan revealed that two Pittsburgh-area residents are now under federal scrutiny after being charged with conspiracy and vandalism against a Jewish building. The inquiry, which was headed by the Federal Bureau of inquiry and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, has progressed from charges on paper to the prospect of jail time.
An indictment issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office names Talya A. Lubit, 24, of Pittsburgh, and Mohamad Hamad, 23, of Coraopolis, as co-conspirators in the case. The Chabad of Squirrel Hill, a synagogue that appears to have been targeted because of the racial and ethnic makeup of the Jewish population that makes up its congregation, was the target of their purported actions.
Should they are found guilty, Hamad and Lubit might face up to two-year prison terms and a fine of up to $200,000. However, the federal Sentencing Guidelines, which take into account the offense’s nature and the defendant’s prior history, if any, will decide the actual impact on their life. Both were released on unsecured bonds of $50,000, subject to strict monitoring of their digital communications and house confinement.
In light of these serious accusations, the defendants are also forbidden from interacting with anything that can be interpreted as terroristic or extremist without the probation officer’s express consent. Any content pertaining to foreign terrorist organizations as defined by US law falls under this category. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Carolyn J. Bloch.
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