In New Jersey, reported bias crimes increased by 65 percent in 2019

According to a news release from the office of Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, this is the largest number of reported bias crimes since 1996, and the largest year-over-year increase.

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ByLAURA E. ADKINS/JTA

JANUARY 14, 2020 04:15

In New Jersey, reported bias crimes increased by 65 percent in 2019

According to a news release from the office of Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, this is the largest number of reported bias crimes since 1996, and the largest year-over-year increase.

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In New Jersey, reported bias crimes increased by 65 percent in 2019

According to a news release from the office of Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, this is the largest number of reported bias crimes since 1996, and the largest year-over-year increase.

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