Surge in Antisemitic Hate Crimes in Los Angeles County

Two Men Charged in Connection with Vandalism and Assault Amid 38% Increase in Anti-Jewish Hate Crimes

Antisemitic hate incidents have surged in Los Angeles County since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict on Oct. 7.
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced charges against two men, Klinton Allister Dion and Jarris Jay Silagi, for alleged antisemitic hate crimes, including vandalism and assault.
Dion is charged with vandalism of religious property and displaying Nazi symbols, while Silagi is charged with assaulting an elderly Jewish couple.
If convicted, Dion could face a maximum sentence of 20 years in state prison, and Silagi could face life imprisonment.
The Los Angeles Police Department has recorded a 38% increase in anti-Jewish hate crimes from 2022 to 2023.