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B.C. man charged with antisemitic hate crime after 2024 incident at Victoria protest
- Victoria police arrested 28-year-old Khalid El Boyok on June 11, 2024, for allegedly making antisemitic remarks at Jewish protesters on the B.C. Legislature lawn in March 2024.
- The accused was charged following an extensive investigation that highlights the seriousness and the challenges involved in establishing violations related to hate propaganda under the Criminal Code.
- VicPD treats all hate offences seriously and clarifies that the police focus on policing behaviours, not beliefs, emphasizing support for victims and encouraging reporting of hate incidents.
- The B.C. Prosecution Service approved the charge after the major crimes unit forwarded its findings, with hate-motivation considered an aggravating factor during sentencing.
- This report, published by The Canadian Press on July 28, 2025, indicates the legal process is ongoing and highlights the challenges in addressing hate-motivated offences in Canada.
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BC Man Charged With Antisemitic Hate Crime After 2024 Incident at Victoria Protest
A 28-year-old man who allegedly made antisemitic remarks at Jewish protesters in Victoria more than a year ago has been charged with a hate-motivated offence. Victoria police say Khalid El Boyok is facing a charge of public incitement of hatred and was arrested on June 11. The arrest stems from a March 2024 incident on the lawn of the B.C. Legislature where the remarks were allegedly directed at a group of Jewish protesters. Police say its major…
VICTORIA — A 28-year-old man who allegedly made anti-Semitic statements against Jewish protesters in Victoria more than a year ago was charged with a hate-motivated offence. Victoria police claim that Khalid El Boyok faces a charge of public incitement to hatred and was arrested on 11 June. The arrest was the result of an incident in March 2024 on the grounds of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly, where statements were allegedly directed …
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