- Adam Erkan, a 20-year-old suburban Chicago man, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery in connection with a violent antisemitic attack on two Jewish students at DePaul University’s Lincoln Park campus.
- The incident occurred on November 6, 2024, when Erkan, wearing a face covering, approached victims Max Long (an IDF reservist) and Michael Kaminsky while they were advocating for Israel. Erkan made antisemitic remarks before physically assaulting them, inflicting Long with a brain injury/concussion and Kaminsky with a fractured wrist requiring surgery.
- Originally charged with seven felonies, including four hate crime counts, Erkan reached a plea deal dropping the felony and hate crime charges. He was sentenced to two years of probation and 100 hours of community service. Read More
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