3 Cases Of Hate, Anti-Semitism Reported In Bridgewater In 2019

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Three incidents of hate, extremism and anti-Semitism were reported in Bridgewater in 2019, according to a new report by the Anti-Defamation League.

In 2019, there were 216 incidents reported in 112 towns in New Jersey, which decreased from the 452 incidents reported in New Jersey during 2018. But the incidents were no less concerning, the report says.

Here are the incidents reported in Bridgewater:

• Oct, 19, 2019: Patriot Front, an alt right group, distributed American flag-themed stickers with the QR code for Patriot Front and propaganda that read: "America first," "Money does not rule you," and "Keep America American."
• Oct. 4, 2019: New Jersey European Heritage Association, an alt right group, distributed propaganda that read: "Don't believe (((FAKE))) news," "FCK antifa," "Stand your ground," and "This is our land."
• July 22, 2019: Daily Stormer Book Club, an alt right group, distributed anti-Semitic propaganda that read: "HOLO-CAUST=FAKE NEWS The people that lied about soap, lampshades are lying about gas chambers and ovens." (See Related: White Supremacy Fliers Found Across Somerset County)

To see the full list of incidents reported in 112 New Jersey towns click here.

The Anti-Defamation League tracks the incidents through news and media reports, government documents (including police reports), victim reports, extremist-related sources and the Center on Extremism investigations, according to a "Frequently Asked Questions" section on the ADL's website.

The Anti-Defamation League's interactive map includes information on incidents involving anti-Semitism, white supremacist propaganda, white supremacist events, extremist-police shootouts, terrorist plots and attacks and extremist murders.

You can find the complete interactive map on the ADL's website.

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