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Man sentenced to federal prison for hate crime against Black neighbor
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk Alex Kesler, Lenah Allen, Jordan Gartner , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The perpetrator, Jonathan Andrew Felkel, pleaded guilty to violating his neighbor's housing rights. A man has been sentenced to federal prison for a hate crime against his Black neighbor.
A man has been sentenced to federal prison for a hate crime against his Black neighbor. The incident occurred in a gated community where the two individuals lived. The perpetrator, Jonathan Andrew Felkel, pleaded guilty to violating his neighbor's housing rights.
He received a sentence of nine years in federal prison, followed by three years of probation. Further details about the case are available from the source, including the events that led to Felkel's sentencing. The incident involved a firearms charge that was dismissed after Felkel's guilty plea.
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Category: safety Published: July 17, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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