Man facing federal hate crime charges for allegedly breaking into Rutgers Islamic Center during Eid

Broken lanterns are seen at the office of the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University, after an act of vandalism took place, according to the center's administrators.Monday for allegedly breaking into and vandalizing the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University during Eid al-Fitr two weeks ago.

Beacher, who is not affiliated with the university, also allegedly stole a charity box and a Palestinian flag from the center, according to investigators.Broken vases, religious art and artifacts are seen in an office inside the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University following a break-in."It's so disheartening and scary because it just solidifies the fact that we aren't safe here," Nehad Ali told WABC a day after the incident.

When investigators interviewed Beacher on April 12, he admitted to being in the area of the center during the incident but denied breaking into it, the complaint alleged.Beacher was awaiting arraignment in Newark federal court on one count of intentional or attempted obstruction of religious practice and one count of making false statements to federal authorities, according to federal prosecutors.The center received donations to help replace the damaged items, according to its administrators.

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