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New Glasgow man, 22, charged after police respond to online hate speech

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New GlasgowNova ScotiaPictouNew Glasgow Regional PoliceCrimeArrestsGenocides

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New Glasgow Regional Police have charged a 22-year-old man from New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, for online hate speech targeting Jewish communities. Police responded to a report of hateful messages posted from a residence on Thursday. The man was arrested the following afternoon, and electronic items were seized. He faces three charges, including advocating genocide and inciting hatred, and is scheduled to appear in Pictou provincial court on Monday.

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  1. 1 Thursday (June 5, 2025): New Glasgow Regional Police respond to a report of hateful messages posted online.
  2. 2 Friday afternoon (June 6, 2025): A 22-year-old New Glasgow man is arrested, and electronic items are seized.
  3. 3 Monday (June 9, 2025): The man is scheduled to appear in Pictou provincial court.
  • The man has been charged with serious offenses, including advocating genocide and inciting hatred.
  • He has been remanded into custody.
  • Legal proceedings are underway.
What: A 22-year-old man from New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, has been charged with online hate speech targeting Jewish communities, including advocating genocide and inciting hatred. Electronic items were seized during his arrest.
When: Police responded to a report on Thursday (June 5, 2025). The man was arrested Friday afternoon (June 6, 2025). He is scheduled to appear in Pictou provincial court on Monday (June 9, 2025).
Where: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada. The man will appear in Pictou provincial court.
Why: The man posted hateful messages online targeting Jewish communities, leading to police intervention and charges.
How: Police responded to a report of online hate speech, conducted an investigation, arrested the suspect, and seized electronic items as evidence.

New Glasgow Regional Police have charged a 22-year-old man from New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, for online hate speech targeting Jewish communities. Police responded to a report of hateful messages posted from a residence on Thursday. The man was arrested the following afternoon, and electronic items were seized. He faces three charges, including advocating genocide and inciting hatred, and is scheduled to appear in Pictou provincial court on Monday.