Dentist at center of fracas outside NJ synagogue wins last-minute pardon

Moshe Glick was indicted for injuring a pro-Palestinian protester outside a West Orange synagogue. A Muslim group is blasting his pardon.

By: Dana DiFilippo

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: January 21, 2026

Words: 545

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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One day after former Gov. Phil Murphy pardoned a Jewish dentist accused of assaulting a pro-Palestinian protestor outside a West Orange synagogue, the dentist says he is “profoundly grateful” to Murphy and a Muslim civil rights group is condemning the ex-governor for sending “a deeply troubling message.”

Murphy pardoned Moshe Glick, who heads a nonprofit called Israel365 Charity, on Tuesday during his final hours in office as part of a yearlong clemency …

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