Man arrested with attempting to firebomb New Jersey synagogue

[C0RI0LANUS]

Source: United Press International

A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged with attempting to firebomb a New Jersey synagogue. Nicolas Malindretos of Clinton, N.J., made his first appearance in a Newark federal court before Magistrate Judge Edward Kiel on Thursday, after being arrested a day earlier on one count of attempted use of fire to damage a building used in interstate commerce.





Read more: https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/02/03/man-arrested-firebomb-New-Jersey-synagogue/1441675402681/

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This 26-year old male just threw his life away over what? Hatred? Will this stupidity never cease? If this is his first offense, Nicolas Malindretos will probably get a 5-year sentence of probation and a fine. Good luck securing a livelihood for yourself.

[Judi Lynn]

1. Map of targets found in Bloomfield, NJ synagogue firebomber's home, officials say

Map of targets found in Bloomfield, NJ synagogue firebomber’s home, officials say

Rick Rickman
Published: February 2, 2023

CLIFTON — Investigators found flammable items and a concerning map when they searched the home of a man charged with throwing a Molotov cocktail at a Bloomfield synagogue early Sunday morning, according to federal prosecutors.

Nicholas Malindretos, 26, appeared in Newark federal court on one count of attempted use of fire to damage and destroy a building used in interstate commerce on Thursday. A judge ordered him to remain in custody after prosecutors warned that he would "present a danger to the community."

The Clifton man is accused of walking up the driveway of Temple Ner Tamid around 3 a.m. Sunday, lighting a homemade firebomb and throwing it at the Jewish temple. Instead of setting the building on fire, the glass bottle broke against the front door leaving a small puddle of gasoline.

Authorities said a search of Malindretos's home turned up gasoline, wicks, and lighters. Investigators also found a map noting a "ten-mile radius of targets" including police and military targets.

Read More:
https://nj1015.com/map-of-targets-found-nj-synagogue-firebombers-home-details-molotov-cocktail/

[Ray Bruns]

6. Thank god they are stupid.

[Justice matters.]

10. Lemme guess... Another Fox Hatenews Qarlson watcher?

[tenderfoot]

11. Cigars seem to be very popular with right wingers

eom

[Aristus]

18. Cigars killed Rush Limbaugh.

Let's hope they continue to do their work well...

[C0RI0LANUS]

2. Thank you for the update.

The AUSA can now upgrade the charges to terrorism after seeing the target list and paraphernalia. Wow. If his family hasn't disowned him, they can visit him at nearby Fort Dix, FCI, after sentencing.

[agingdem]

3. the 26 year old is domestic terrorist..

his failed attempt to firebomb a Jewish house of worship is no less heinous if he had succeeded...a slap on the wrist and a promise to be a good boy is not "a lesson learned"..

[C0RI0LANUS]

4. This imbecile won't be getting a slap on the wrist.

The magistrate didn't release him on his own recognizance. The AUSA will portray a campaign of violence in their prosecution. Defense counsel will want him to plead guilty to a lesser charge. We'll see how this plays out. Either way, this miscreant enjoyed his last free day for a long time this week. I hope he really enjoyed that cigar in his selfie.

[electric_blue68]

5. Lock him up!

[Ligyron]

7. Where did all this hatred of Jews come from lately?

Sure, there have always been a degree of antisemitism simmering along, (but low level like) among certain groups who are but few in number, however this hatred seems to have grown quite a bit in size and intensity during the last few years.

Jews have to be among the most innocuous people on the planet and comprise only a tiny fraction of the population both here and around the world. Besides that, they are hard to identify unlike say, people who are black or even brownish.

I don't get how this building could be "used in interstate commerce"?

[C0RI0LANUS]

8. Perhaps the offender acquired the materials for the attack from across state lines (NY, PA, DE).

That could be the reason for the initial charge. I am not certain. Perhaps an attorney in DU can explain it. Here's an excellent resource to look up US laws: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/844

Either way, one more from the Basket of Deplorables into the Bureau of Prisons.

[Lucky Luciano]

9. He should get 50 years for terrorism.

[BobTheSubgenius]

12. All may not be lost for him.

There might be room for him on MTG's staff.

[sakabatou]

13. Glad he's been arrested.

[Igel]

14. "a building used in interstate commerce."

That's a synagogue? In Bloomfield, NJ? (Knew the berg well back in the late '70s.)

That I don't get. Unless my house is also "used in interstate commerce" since I just got something from out of state.

Heck, then it's used in international commerce, just got Le mage du Kremlin from a bookstore in Angleterre.

[Stuart G]

15. Stupid is what stupid is.. He is very, very, "STUPID"

He won't do well in prison, because he is so stupid. How stupid can one be?

To think you could get away with this one?....This is as stupid as can be...(sorry for repeat)
...A long prison sentence will make him a bit smarter. But he hasn't got a clue....says Stu.

Oh, and the cigar is a no, no in prison. If this one smokes a cigar, it will be taken from him in prison.
........ What do you say, Mr. Stupid"?

[ck4829]

16. Kick

[SomewhereInTheMiddle]

17. What is the symbol on his chest?

It looks like he is cosplaying the Punisher or Crossbones from the MCU.

I am all for cosplay, but this is taking it waaay too far!

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