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Case adjourned for man accused in deadly machete attack on Hasidic Jews

Grafton Thomas was confined to a mental health facility in April after a judge found him incompetent for trial.

News 12 Staff

Dec 6, 2023, 5:47 AM

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The case of a man accused in a deadly machete attack on Hasidic Jews four years ago has been adjourned.

The attack left four people hurt and one person died months later.

Grafton Thomas was confined to a mental health facility in April after a judge found him incompetent for trial.

Thomas also faces federal charges.

He is expected back in court on Jan.17.

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