John Rathbun

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Massachusetts man gets five-year sentence for putting lit firebomb near senior facility

February 17, 2022

“[This] sentence sends a message that hate and bigotry have no place in Massachusetts. Everyone deserves to live free of fear and authentically and fully as themselves,” said U.S. attorney Rachael S. Rollins.

A view of Ruth’s House, a Jewish-sponsored assisted-living facility in East Longmeadow, Mass. Source: Screenshot via Google Maps.

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Massachusetts man convicted of placing firebomb outside Jewish nursing home

June 22, 2021

John Rathbun, 37, was convicted of attempting to transport or receive explosive devices with the knowledge or intent to kill, injure or intimidate, or unlawfully damage or destroy property.

A view of Ruth’s House, a Jewish-sponsored assisted-living facility in East Longmeadow, Mass. Source: Screenshot via Google Maps.

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Federal charges levied against potential arsonist of Massachusetts senior home

June 24, 2020

Blood on the side of the gas canister was run through the FBI database and matched the DNA of 36-year-old John Michael Rathbun.

A view of Ruth’s House, a Jewish-sponsored assisted-living facility in East Longmeadow, Mass. Source: Screenshot via Google Maps.

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Man charged with attempting to blow up assisted-living facility in Massachusetts

April 17, 2020

Ronald S. Lauder, head of the Anti-Semitism Accountability Project, called the incident “an attempted act of terror.”

A view of Ruth’s House, a Jewish-sponsored assisted-living facility in East Longmeadow, Mass. Source: Screenshot via Google Maps.

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