Attacker of French philosopher Alain Finkielkraut convicted

The 36-year-old salesman who shouted anti-Semitic epithets was sentenced to two-months’ probation, though prosecutors requested six months.

Alain Finkielkraut in the Institut de France library, Paris, France, December 1, 2016.

Alain Finkielkraut in the Institut de France library, Paris, France, December 1, 2016.

(photo credit: REUTERS/BENOIT TESSIER)

ByMARCY OSTER/JTA

JULY 15, 2019 04:45

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