FBI Thwarts Attack By South Carolina White Supremacist Planning “Dylann Roof-Type” Act

According to a sworn FBI statement, agents began investigating the man after he threatened a synagogue on Facebook and told an undercover agent he wanted to commit an attack in the “spirit of Dylann Roof.”

Associated Press
By Associated Press
McDowell is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to a sworn FBI statement, agents began investigating McDowell after he threatened a synagogue on Facebook and told an undercover agent he wanted to commit an attack in the "spirit of Dylann Roof."

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A white supremacist with felony convictions in South Carolina bought a gun from an undercover FBI agent, telling the agent he planned an attack in "the spirit of Dylann Roof," authorities said Thursday. Benjamin McDowell, 29, was arrested in Myrtle Beach shortly after buying the .40-caliber Glock and ammunition for $109 from the

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In Gesture Of Solidarity, Norwegian Muslims Form ‘Ring of Peace’ Around Oslo Synagogue

‘There are many more peace mongers than war mongers,’ an organizer said.

Nadia Prupis
By Nadia Prupis
Muslims

Muslims and Jews in Norway formed a 'ring of peace' around Oslo's one functioning synagogue in a show of solidarity. Photo: EPA More than 1,000 Muslims in Norway joined together in sub-zero temperatures on Saturday to form a protective circle around Oslo's sole functioning synagogue as a gesture of solidarity with the city's Jewish community

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