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CAIR-MN calling for an FBI probe into EGF fire

By Doug Barrett Jun 16, 2022 | 2:05 PM

The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations is calling for an FBI probe into the setting of a fire inside an East Grand Forks mosque earlier this month.

57-year old Suzette Thompson of Thief River Falls (MN) has been charged with two counts of first-degree arson in connection with the case.

CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein says although the fire damage was minimal the incident has caused trauma in the community.  Hussein says the incident should be investigated as a hate crime.  “Minnesota is now the highest per capita in the country in attacks against Muslims.”

Several clergy members showed up at the East Grand Forks Islamic Center today (Thursday) in a show of support.
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Surveillance video shows a female suspect use a lighter and spray can to ignite a curtain before fleeing the scene. Authorities have not released a motive for the incident. Thompson is scheduled to be back in Polk County District Court on June 21st.

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