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Ohio Man Burns 100 Library Books in Hate-Fueled 'Cleansing'

5/12/2025

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An Ohio man set fire to 100 library books, specifically targeting works on Jewish history, Black history, and LGBTQ+ topics, calling it a “cleansing.” This shocking act, valued at $1,700, led to police intervention, and he now faces possible civil action and a lifetime ban from the library.

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An Ohio man set fire to 100 library books, specifically targeting works on Jewish history, Black history, and LGBTQ+ topics, calling it a “cleansing.” This shocking act, valued at $1,700, led to police intervention, and he now faces possible civil action and a lifetime ban from the library.