The defendant’s attack, motivated by race and color, instilled fear in not only the mostly Black congregants of the church, but damaged the entire community’s sense of safety,” Acting U.S. Attorney Julie Beck said.

He admitted to spray painting several swastikas, the word "die" and other graffiti on a predominantly Black church in Roseville in October 2021, according to authorities. "The defendant’s attack, motivated by race and color,