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Dimant. Church Invader, Insane; Placed in Hospital

August 21, 1928
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(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)

Jacob Dimant, who invaded St. Paul’s Church on Christmas Day, wrecking the altar while he shouted. “Revenge for the anti-Jewish pogroms in Roumania,” was found insane by a committee of physicians. He was transferred from the prison where he was held since his arrest to an insane asylum.

The investigation of Dimant’s mental condition was ordered by the State Attorney. The physicians declared that there was not a shadow of a doubt that he was mentally deranged.

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