Charges against two men accused of spray-painting antisemitic graffiti at three locations in Halifax in September returned to Halifax provincial court Tuesday. The case was adjourned until Jan. 27. Photo by Steve BruceArticle contentLawyers appeared in provincial court Tuesday for two men accused of spray-painting antisemitic graffiti at three locations in Halifax in September, including two synagogues.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentGezim Topalli, 31, and Russell Jared Currie, 32, both of Halifax, face seven charges each: three counts of mischief related to religious property, three counts of property mischief, and one count of public incitement of hatred.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentOn Sept. 14, police responded to reports of antisemitic graffiti throughout Halifax. The graffiti was written on two synagogues, a private residence related to a Jewish organization, and on nearby sidewalks.Article contentTopalli was arrested Sept. 16 after police released a photo of a suspect that was taken from surveillance video. He got bail two days later.Article contentCurrie was picked up by police Oct. 7. He was granted bail Oct. 8, only to be taken into custody later that day for failing to comply with release conditions imposed by the Nova Scotia Criminal Code Review Board after a finding of not criminally responsible in 2023. He’s being held at the East Coast Forensic Hospital in Dartmouth.Article contentNeither accused attended court Tuesday. Lawyer Kristyn Stevens was there for Topalli, while Nova Scotia Legal Aid colleague Lonny Queripel spoke on behalf of Currie.Article contentChief Judge Perry Borden adjourned the case until Jan. 27 to allow the defendants to obtain and review the evidence from Crown attorneys Eric Taylor and Bryson McDonald, and for Currie to retain counsel.Article content
Lawyers get charges adjourned for two Halifax men accused of spray-painting antisemitic graffiti
