Utah man indicted on hate crime charge in mall stabbing
August 13, 2026 at 5:05 AM MT · via Deseret News · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

A West Valley, Utah, man was indicted on federal hate crime charges in connection with the stabbing of a Muslim man at a shopping mall, Deseret News reports. Prosecutors allege the attack was motivated by the victim's religion and national origin.
The indictment follows an investigation by local and federal authorities. The accused faces charges including assault and hate crime violations.
No Mormon connection is reported in the article; the case involves a Utah-based crime with religious hate crime elements.
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