NEW YORK (AP) - A former New York City police officer is facing a 39-count indictment in connection with anti-Semitic vandalism in a mostly Jewish neighborhood.
Brooklyn District Attorney Kenneth Thompson said Tuesday that Michael Setiawan (SEH’-chah-wahn) is due back in court May 30.
He was arraigned Friday during a video conference between the courthouse and Bellevue Hospital. Bail was set at $75,000.
The DA says there were 15 separate acts of vandalism, including nine which are charged as hate crimes.
All of the incidents occurred on the night of May 3 in Borough Park.
Pink spray paint was used to scrawl graffiti on numerous vehicles, storefronts and an elementary school.
His attorney did not immediately respond to a comment request.
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