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Mark ZachariasBloomington, IN - Indiana University has fired the employee accused of committing one of a series of anti-Jewish vandalism on and near the Bloomington campus.
Mark Zacharias of Ellettsville had been a scholarship coordinator at the Hutton Honors College since the fall of 2003. Honors college dean Matthew Auer tells The Herald-Times that Zacharias was fired Tuesday.
University support staff union steward Peter Kaczmarczyk says the criminal charges against Zacharias weren’t discussed during a meeting Friday about his job performance.
Zacharias faces a felony count of criminal mischief charging him with throwing a rock Nov. 30 that shattered the glass of an information board at IU’s Goodbody Hall, which houses the school’s Jewish studies program.
There were four reports of vandalism against Jewish centers on the university’s campus from November 23 through December 1. On Nov. 29, eight different Hebrew texts were taken from research collection shelves at IU’s Wells Library, where they were thrown in toilets and urinated on.
A message seeking comment was left Wednesday for defense attorney Samuel Shapiro.
Zacharias is free after posting a $500 bond last Friday.
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Dec 21, 2010 at 10:30 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
The University should be embarrased!
I hope that someone demands an investigation to ensure that jewish students were not unfairly denied scholarships due to this vile anti-semite.
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Dec 22, 2010 at 08:11 AM GB_Jew Says:Report as Inappropriate
"The man accused of an anti-Semitic attack on the Indiana University campus has reportedly been fired by the university."
This, too, is concerning. Until now I had believed that the principle of "innocent until proved guilty" applied in the US legal system, as well as in Britain.
It might have been more appropriate if the employer had suspended Mark Zacharias until the determination of legal proceedings against him. Right now - whether we concerned Jews like it or not - Zacharias is accused but not yet tried - let alone found guilty.
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Dec 22, 2010 at 09:08 AM JackC Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ "The man accused of an anti-Semitic attack on the Indiana University campus has reportedly been fired by the university."
This, too, is concerning. Until now I had believed that the principle of "innocent until proved guilty" applied in the US legal system, as well as in Britain.
It might have been more appropriate if the employer had suspended Mark Zacharias until the determination of legal proceedings against him. Right now - whether we concerned Jews like it or not - Zacharias is accused but not yet tried - let alone found guilty. ”
There is a legal "Presumption of Innocence" as far as the legal system is concerned - that is, the government has to prove guilt (Criminal - Beyond a reasonable doubt and Civil - preponderance of the evidence). This only bind the legal system. A private employer or other non-governmental actions are free to do as they please.
If only people wouldn't check their minds at the door in other important matters.
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Dec 22, 2010 at 09:27 AM shtill Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ The University should be embarrased!
I hope that someone demands an investigation to ensure that jewish students were not unfairly denied scholarships due to this vile anti-semite. ”
The University should not be embarrassed!! They aren't responsible for his actions.
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Dec 22, 2010 at 10:03 AM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
The perp was a dean?
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Dec 22, 2010 at 10:38 AM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ The University should not be embarrassed!! They aren't responsible for his actions. ”
Quite the contrary!!! An employer may be held legally responsible for the actions of an employee. I assure you the University is very embarrased (which is one reason why he was dismissed immediately). The real concern is did his personaL anti-semetic views affect the scholarships awarded since he held a position to impact those decisions .
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Dec 22, 2010 at 10:56 AM pinny Says:Report as Inappropriate
he is willing to use a JEWISH lawyer?
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Dec 22, 2010 at 11:02 AM BuckyinWisconsin Says:Report as Inappropriate
Zacharias is a name that many people of Arab heritage have...hmmmm.
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Dec 22, 2010 at 11:49 AM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
$500 bail? and rubashkin gets no bail?
why is dishonesty worse than this???
the whole justice system is backwards
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Dec 22, 2010 at 01:52 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ "The man accused of an anti-Semitic attack on the Indiana University campus has reportedly been fired by the university."
This, too, is concerning. Until now I had believed that the principle of "innocent until proved guilty" applied in the US legal system, as well as in Britain.
It might have been more appropriate if the employer had suspended Mark Zacharias until the determination of legal proceedings against him. Right now - whether we concerned Jews like it or not - Zacharias is accused but not yet tried - let alone found guilty. ”
You give Jews living in england a bad name.