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Antisemitic vandal admits to spraypainting swastikas on gravestones at Jewish cemetery

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Cody, D. (2026, October 20). Antisemitic vandal admits to spraypainting swastikas on gravestones at Jewish cemetery. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/20/us-news/maryland-man-pleads-guilty-to-vandalizing-jewish-cemetery-with-swastikas/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-20 · by Daniel Cody

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George Horn, 36, of Dundalk, admitted to spraypainting swastikas on 12 gravestones at the Ohr Knesseth Israel Anshe Sfard Cemetery in Baltimore in July 2023. He pleaded guilty to hate crime and vandalism charges that could result in up to three years in prison. Prosecutors found antisemitic paraphernalia, including a translated copy of "Mein Kampf," in Horn's possession. His sentencing is scheduled for January 14, 2027.
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George Horn, 36, of Dundalk, pleaded guilty on October 20, 2026, to hate crime and vandalism charges for spraypainting swastikas onto 12 gravestones at Ohr Knesseth Israel Anshe Sfard Cemetery in Baltimore in July 2023. Prosecutors found a translated copy of Adolf Hitler’s “Mein Kampf” on Horn's phone and antisemitic paraphernalia in his car and storage unit, indicating his intent. He was caught by police with footage of him spraypainting two gravestones, leading to his conviction. Horn faces up to three years in prison for damage to religious property, with sentencing scheduled for January 14, 2027.

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Horn PERSON · 2× Adolf Hitler’s PERSON · 1× Baltimore ORG · 1× Dundalk GPE · 1× George Horn PERSON · 1× Jewish NORP · 1×

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George Horn, 36, of Dundalk, pleaded guilty to hate crime and vandalism charges for damaging the gravestones at Ohr Knesseth Israel Anshe Sfard Cemetery in July 2023, officials said.
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A hateful vandal admitted to spraypainting swastikas onto 12 gravestones at a Jewish cemetery in Baltimore more than three years ago, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday. asserted
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George Horn, 36, of Dundalk, pleaded guilty to hate crime and vandalism charges for damaging the gravestones at Ohr Knesseth Israel Anshe Sfard Cemetery in July 2023, officials said. asserted
officials → plead → July
Horn had a translated copy of Adolf Hitler’s “Mein Kampf” on his phone and antisemitic paraphernalia in his car and storage unit, prosecutors said. asserted
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He was caught by police with a nine-second video spraypainting two gravestones, leading to his conviction. asserted
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Horn faces up to three years behind bars for damage to religious property. asserted
Horn → face → property
His sentencing is set for Jan. 14, 2027. asserted
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