DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – A Tipp City man pleaded guilty to committing a hate crime against Jewish students at The Ohio State University on Friday.

The 20-year-old, Timur Mamatov, admitted to violating the Hate Crimes Prevention Act by physically assaulting and injuring 2 students for their religion.

The Assistant Attorney General of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, Harmeet K. Dhillon, called his actions unacceptable.

“Violence against people of faith is illegal and unacceptable,” said Dhillon. “This Department of Justice will aggressively enforce federal laws to ensure that all Americans feel safe in practicing and expressing their faith.”

U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, Dominick S. Gerace II, said his office aggressively pursues hate crimes.

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