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Mosque arsonist Randolph Linn sentenced to 20 years

By David Yonke — April 17, 2013
TOLEDO, Ohio (RNS) An Indiana truck driver was sentenced to 20 years in prison and ordered to pay $1.4 million for setting fire to a Toledo-area mosque, a crime that the judge likened to Monday’s Boston Marathon bombings as “assaults on the American spirit.”

Judge rejects bid to withdraw guilty plea in mosque arson

By David Yonke — March 22, 2013
TOLEDO, Ohio (RNS) A federal judge said an Indiana man was fully competent when he pleaded guilty to federal arson charges related to a Sept. 30 fire at the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo.

Photo Slideshow: Prayer in a Mosque

By Sally Morrow — January 9, 2013
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Truck driver pleads guilty to setting Ohio mosque on fire

By David Yonke — December 21, 2012
TOLEDO, Ohio (RNS) An Indiana man who said he gets all his information about Islam from talk radio and Fox News has pleaded guilty to setting fire to a mosque in September, but local Muslims voiced concern there may be more people like him out there. By David Yonke.

Mosque in Toledo, Ohio scorched by arson

By David Yonke — October 2, 2012

TOLEDO, Ohio (RNS) Muslim worshippers are reeling from an arson fire at the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo, but are grateful for an outpouring of support from the local interfaith community. By David Yonke.

Muslims Brace For Tense Holiday

By Omar Sacirbey — August 16, 2012

(RNS) Following attacks on seven mosques in the last two weeks, many Muslim Americans will mark the end of Ramadan this weekend under a cloud of fear. Their leaders aren't sure how to promote safety without provoking panic. By Omar Sacirbey.

Oregon mosque under FBI scrutiny says it’s being pushed to adopt Americanized Islam

By Helen Jung — June 14, 2012

PORTLAND, Ore. (RNS) The largest mosque in Oregon stands out for its traditional focus and charismatic imam. The imam has been at the center of a mysterious FBI probe, and he's suing over being placed on a no-fly list. Many at the mosque suspect the government is trying to harass people into a more westernized Islam. By Helen Jung.

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