USA - Wilton responds to anti-Semitic crimes with press conference and reward

“Solidarity” was the word echoing through the crowd that stood in front of the Wilton town hall this morning, as clergy, law enforcement, town officials, community members and media gathered for a press conference on recent anti-Semitic bias crimes in town.

Nearly 60 people stood outside to talk about bias crimes that have happened in Wilton since April 5. Wilton police have reported five incidents around town where swastikas and profanities were painted on people’s homes and left on their front lawns.

“Hate crimes often have a particularly acute emotional impact on victims and on their communities,” said David Warren, regional director of the Anti-Defamation League of Connecticut. “Hate crimes cause insecurity among members of the targeted group, making them feel like outsiders in their own community.”

A $2,500 reward was offered by the United Jewish Federation of Westport, Weston, Wilton and Norwalk for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the graffiti.

Source: www.acorn-online.com

Date: May 15, 2007

Posted: May 16, 2007

By Robin Walluck

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