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Amish hate crime convictions shock Ohio religious enclave
Sixteen Amish men and women were convicted of hate crimes for hair and beard cutting attacks within a breakaway Ohio settlement led by Samuel Muller Sr. in a bid to shame members deemed straying. Jury found Muller guilty of orchestrating the strikes last fall. others were found guilty of carrying them out. Sentencing set for Jan. 24 with potential prison terms of 10 years or more. Prosecution says the acts reflect religious intolerance. defense plans appeals challenging hate law.
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Steven Dettelbach
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