HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - The sentencing of a Connecticut man who fired a rifle at a mosque near his home shortly after the deadly attacks in Paris has been postponed.
Ted Hakey Jr., of Meriden, pleaded guilty in February to federal charges of destruction of religious property. Authorities say the former U.S. Marine fired several rounds at the unoccupied Baitul Aman Mosque on the morning of Nov. 14, just hours after Paris attacks. No one was injured.
The Record Journal reports that Hakey was scheduled to be sentenced this week, but it was postponed until June 7. Under a plea deal, he faces up to 14 months in prison, a $40,000 fine and $5,000 in restitution.
Hakey, who professed hatred of Muslims, has since apologized and said mosque members have shown him "overwhelming kindness."