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On Sept. 12, the FBI arrested a Butler County man in Cranberry Township, near Pittsburgh, on charges related to an alleged ISIS-inspired mass-violence plot; an affidavit says he discussed poisoning food at synagogues, but no specific synagogue was identified. Separately, a Duquesne University professor filed a federal complaint alleging antisemitic harassment and retaliation; the claims have not been adjudicated. Pittsburgh Jewish community leaders have reported increased threats and added security. Travelers should stay alert near Jewish institutions and follow local security guidance....
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A Jewish psychology professor alleges that he faced antisemitic harassment and retaliation at Duquesne University after raising concerns about conduct in his department. A complaint filed with the EEOC asks it to investigate and seeks protections and university reforms....
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The FBI reported that a man from Pittsburgh was arrested for planning attacks on synagogues as part of an ISIS-inspired plot.
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A Pittsburgh man pleaded guilty to obstruction related to an antisemitic attack on a Jewish student, highlighting ongoing antisemitism in the area.
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