A Troubling Plea Deal: The Unintended Consequences of Charging Hate The guilty plea by Dan Sohail for intentionally ramming his car into the Chabad Lubavitch world headquarters in New York City has sent shockwaves through the community.
On one hand, it's a welcome development that Sohail is taking responsibility for his actions and will face justice.
However, the terms of his plea deal have raised questions about the efficacy of charging hate crimes under federal law.