Teenager instructed to write a book report as part of punishment for plotting a synagogue attack

An article reports that a 13-year-old boy who confessed to planning an attack on a synagogue has been sentenced to probation and ordered to write a book report. The boy was apprehended in September after devising a plan to carry out a shooting at Temple Israel in Canton, Ohio. The judge assigned him to write a book report about the actions of Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat who saved thousands of Jews from the Nazis. Additionally, the teenager received one year of probation. He had previously pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of inducing panic and disorderly conduct. Due to his age, the boy's identity was kept anonymous. As part of his sentence, he is prohibited from unsupervised internet usage and must undergo counseling. The boy attracted attention in early September following threats and plans found by employees of Discord, a popular social platform, who notified the FBI. Discord confirmed the boy's online activities and reported him to the appropriate authorities. The incident has raised security concerns for the Jewish community, particularly in light of recent events. There is no information regarding the progress of the attack plan or whether the teen had access to firearms. In addition to probation, the boy is required to produce a report on the actions of Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat who helped save Jewish families during World War II. Despite saving an estimated 62,000 people, Lutz faced criticism for overstepping his authority and was largely forgotten for many years. The local Anti-Defamation League expressed its dismay at the allegations and hoped that this incident would serve as a valuable lesson.