New Glasgow Regional Police have charged a local man for online hate speech targeting Jewish communities.
According to a news release, police responded on Thursday to a report of hateful messages posted from a residence in the town.
A 22-year-old New Glasgow man was arrested the following afternoon. Police also conducted a search and seized electronic items.
The man faces three charges:
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advocating and promoting genocide.
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public incitement of hatred.
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willful promotion of hatred.
He has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in Pictou provincial court on Monday.
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