In a series of unsettling events at the University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor campus, assaults on Jewish students have prompted community response and police action. As reported by the WWJ Newsradio 950, two organizations, Betar USA and Shields of David, are now offering a cash reward of $1,800 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for multiple assaults on Jewish students.
Victor Naar, a spokesperson for Betar USA, told WWJ Newsradio 950, “So, there hasn’t been any arrests, and that’s the reason why we put out a reward. It’s not a large amount, but it it something we can do. And, unfortunately, we have to offer it.” These recent incidents have raised concerns about safety on campus and have led to an increased police presence. According to a joint statement between the Ann Arbor PD and the University of Michigan Police Department patrols in areas surrounding the campus will be coordinated to enhance security.
The assaults occurred near student residences including a Jewish fraternity, with police investigating at least three reported attacks within a week. Following the first assault, a 19-year-old student was asked if he was Jewish and was assaulted upon confirmation, as Chris Page, spokesperson for the Ann Arbor police detailed in an interview with MLive. This has led to community groups like the Anti-Defamation League and the Council on American-Islamic Relations Michigan Chapter offering additional rewards totaling $8,000 for information on the perpetrators…