A Toronto man is facing 29 charges, including two rare charges of “wilful promotion of hatred” and “advocating genocide” of Jews.
“They also include advocating genocide and willful promotion of hatred, which both require the consent of the Ministry of the Attorney General,” Johnson said.
All of the incidents are alleged to have occurred between April 26, 2024, and Jan. 3, 2025, police said.
The court has put a publication ban on the case, TPS said, limiting the details they can provide.
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Azar also faces five counts of arson, two counts of mischief under $5,000, seven counts of mischief to cultural property, uttering threats, and criminal harassment, according to TPS.
Police have also charged him with several weapons charges, possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000, possession of credit card data, and possession of a forgery instrument.
He has been released on bail with several conditions.
“We know that these charges are very serious and that people are concerned,” Johnson…
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