Boycott Watch wrote about the case of
Zachary
Tennen, a Michigan State University student who claimed to have been beaten
because he is Jewish and whose mother claimed he had his mouth stapled shut.
While many people were screaming for justice for a hate crime, Boycott Watch
was confused by the reports. It sounded like a crazy case of anti-Semitism, and
the photos did not back up the claims. In our report, we wrote: "The
Michigan State Police or the FBI needs to investigate conflicting reports that
may indicate false reports to police or even a culture of anti-Semitism at a
major U.S. university" and "there is the other possibility of a
fabricated story to law enforcement or the media which may also rise to
obstruction of justice. Regardless, the public deserves to learn the
truth."
The truth appears to be coming out now, and without the help
of investigators. An article in the Lansing State Journal titled "Family
of MSU student who alleged hate crime attack asks prosecutor to drop
case" speaks volumes. We see this as more than just a case that can be
dropped and forgotten about, as there is the real possibility of a false report
by Zachary Tennen and his mother to the law enforcement officials. A criminal
investigation was opened and the public deserves to learn the truth.
"Anti-Semitism is a serious matter and false claims
serve as nothing more than fuel for real hate mongers" said Fred Taub,
President of Boycott Watch. "It's a sad case any way you look at it and we
reiterate our call for a complete investigation. False reports cannot go
unchecked." |
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