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Man pleads guilty to federal charges for firing gun outside Jewish temple in upstate New York

A man pleaded guilty to federal charges for firing a shotgun outside Temple Israel of Albany during Hanukkah, as reported on February 4, 2025.
Mufid Fawaz Alkhader, 29, was charged with obstructing religious beliefs and conspiring to purchase a firearm unlawfully, according to prosecutors.
No injuries occurred during the incident, but children sheltered in place while police searched the area.
Alkhader faces a minimum of 7 years and up to life in prison, with sentencing scheduled for June 6, 2025, as indicated by online records.

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Arutz Sheva

Man who fired shotgun outside Albany synagogue pleads guilty

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Jerusalem Post

Man who shot gun outside synagogue in New York pleads guilty

A man has pleaded guilty to hate crime charges after firing a gun outside an Albany synagogue while shouting "Free Palestine!" in December 2023 - he faces up to 20 years in prison.

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Jewish Telegraphic Agency

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(JTA) — A man who fired a gun in the air outside of an Albany, New York, synagogue while shouting “Free Palestine!” has pleaded guilty to hate crime and firearms charges. The Justice Department announced on Tuesday that Mufid Fawaz Alkhader, 29, had pleaded guilty to obstructing the free exercise of religious beliefs by threat of force as well as two gun-related charges. He faces seven to 20 years in prison as well as a fine of up to $750,000. H…

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Man pleads guilty to federal charges for firing gun outside Jewish temple in upstate New York

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Suspect in Albany temple shooting pleads guilty

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The suspect in the Temple Israel shots fired incident in Albany has pleaded guilty to federal charges. With this plea, Mufid Alkhader admits to firing a shotgun outside Temple Israel in Dec. 2023. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Alkhader pled guilty to obstructing the free exercise of religious beliefs by threat of force, brandishing a firearm, and conspiring to …

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