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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Michael R. Sisak

Man pleads guilty to ramming car into Chabad Lubavitch headquarters in New York City

Chabad Headquarters Car Crash - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

A man pleaded guilty Wednesday to repeatedly ramming his car into the Chabad Lubavitch world headquarters in New York City, telling a judge he did so because he was intent on damaging the Jewish landmark.

Dan Sohail, 36, plowed an entrance to the packed Brooklyn synagogue with his car five consecutive times in January after clearing away stanchions and urging people to move out of the way, federal prosecutors said. He caused about $19,000 in damage, which he must repay.

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