THE WEEK'S BIG 3

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Among the convicted was former leader Enrique Tarrio.

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					May 4, 2023

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					THE WEEK'S BIG 3

					Former Proud Boys chairman Enrique Tarrio and three other members of the far-right group were found guilty of seditious conspiracy by a federal jury in Washington, D.C. Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi on Sunday called for a secular, democratic Iran with close ties to Israel and the Jewish people at ADL’s National Leadership Summit. Tucker Carlson, the right-wing commentator who used his prime-time perch at the Fox News network to spread disinformation, antisemitic conspiracy theories and hate, was fired by the company after racist text messages he had sent were surfaced as part of a lawsuit against Fox.

					Read on for more on these headlines, news you can use to fight hate and the latest info about ADL from around the country.

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					Four Proud Boys Members Found Guilty of Seditious Conspiracy

					“Four members of the far-right Proud Boys have been found guilty of seditious conspiracy by a jury in Washington, DC, for their role to forcibly prevent the peaceful transfer of power from then-President Donald Trump to Joe Biden after the 2020 election. Defendants Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl, Enrique Tarrio and Dominic Pezzola face a range of charges, including three separate conspiracy charges, obstructing the Electoral College vote and tampering with evidence.” CNN: FULL STORY

					+ ADL Tweet: Today’s conviction of Enrique Tarrio and three other Proud Boys leaders for seditious conspiracy is another critically important step towards justice and accountability and a significant victory for democracy.

					+ READ: ADL Backgrounder on the Proud Boys

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					Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi Calls for Secular, Democratic Iran at ADL Summit

“Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi on Sunday evening called for a secular, democratic Iran with close ties to Israel and the Jewish people on Sunday at the Anti-Defamation League’s annual leadership summit. Pahlavi, who is the son of the last Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, and has been living in exile in the United States for decades, said the Islamic Republic was driven by a “blind animus towards the Jewish people” and cited the example of Cyrus the Great as inspiration for restoring the millennia of ties between Iranians and Jews that were severed by the 1979 Islamic Revolution.” 
THE ALGEMEINER: FULL STORY

					+ READ: State Hate: How Iran’s Press TV Uses Social Media to Promote Anti-Jewish Hatred

					+ WATCH: ADL CEO and National Director Jonathan Greenblatt’s Remarks at the 2023 National Leadership Summit

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					Tucker Carlson Ousted from Fox News
“Tucker Carlson was fired from Fox News in part because a text message about how “white men fight” prompted an investigation into his conduct, the New York Times reported Tuesday, a revelation that sparked accusations of racism and conspiracies about Fox News—and a lack of surprise—from the conservative anchor’s critics and defenders.

				In a text message sent to a producer on January 7, 2021—after the attack on the Capitol building—Carlson said he had watched a video in which a group of Trump supporters attacked an “Antifa kid,” calling the incident “dishonorable” and “not how white people fight,” the Times reports.” FORBES: FULL STORY

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Jonathan Greenblatt Tweet: It's about time. For far too long, Tucker Carlson has used his primetime show to spew antisemitic, racist, xenophobic and anti-LGBTQ hate to millions. @ADL has long called for his firing for this and many other offenses, including spreading the Great
 Replacement Theory.

				+ READ: Deplatform Tucker Carlson and the "Great Replacement" Theory

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					KEY ADL SOCIAL STATEMENTS

						Bravo to our volunteers from across the country who held meetings with their representatives today to talk about vital legislation to combat antisemitism. Thanks to all who made their voices heard and who continue to stand together against hate. #TogetherAgainstHate

						Honored to have the @WhiteHouse Domestic Policy Advisor Ambassador Rice @AmbRice46 at #NLS2023 discussing the Administration’s work to support marginalized communities. We're grateful for her leadership and all the work she has done with ADL during her time in this role.

						At Israel’s 75th Anniversary, we're honored to have @IsaacHerzog’s message of hope at #NLS2023. Thank you for all your tireless work on behalf of the State of Israel and the Jewish people.

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					IN THE COMMUNITY

						Tree of Life trial starts amid rising antisemitism in Pa. We can fight back.(Andrew Goretsky Op Ed, The Philadelphia Inquirer)

						Anti-Defamation League opens Brooklyn satellite office to address antisemitism (CBS New York -- Scott Richman featured)

						Report: Students drew swastikas after middle school Holocaust presentation (FOX Denver -- Scott Levin interviewed)

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					ADL IN THE NEWS

						In major address, ADL chief focuses on anti-Zionists and threats to Orthodox Jews (Times of Israel)

						ADL taps Rabbi David Wolpe to build Jewish content into its work (eJewish Philanthropy)

						Iran state news outlet spreads antisemitic propaganda on social media, report says (Times of Israel)

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