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South Dakota student faces charges for antisemitic activity in New York

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A South Dakota student attending Hamilton College in New York is facing charges for antisemitic activity.

Nineteen-year-old Adyn Brenden is charged with one count of aggravated harassment for allegedly posting antisemitic remarks on art canvasses across the college’s campus. That’s a felony charge in New York.

Police identified Brenden as a suspect through investigation and confronted him in his dorm room.

He agreed to speak with the New York state officials and admitted to posting the remarks.

Brenden is suspended from campus and now awaits an appearance in court.

Jackson Dircks is a Freeburg, Illinois, native. He is pursuing a degree in English, Journalism and Secondary Education at Augustana University and planning to graduate in May 2025. He plans to pursue a career in sports journalism.