The defendant’s attack, motivated by race and color, instilled fear in not only the mostly Black congregants of the church, but damaged the entire community’s sense of safety,” Acting U.S. Attorney ...

David Bluer, 34, reportedly spray-painted the word "die" and swastikas on the exterior of Greater New Life Church in October 2021.

Bluer in December pleaded guilty to the charge of damaging religious property. He admitted to spray painting several swastikas, the word "die" and other graffiti on a predominantly Black church in ...

Getty Images/iStockphoto As a pastor arrived ... serves a predominantly Black congregation and has a Black pastor,” attorneys said. “Bluer’s conduct is even more reprehensible because ...