Man Accused Of Burning 100 Books Sparks Outrage

An Ohio man has been accused of checking out 100 books from Beachwood Public Library and burning them. The alleged book burner reportedly posted a video of himself in the act on social media. The Beachwood Police Department is not commenting on the investigation, but Ohio state Senator Kent Smith said the following in a May 9th statement: “I condemn this act, not only because it is a crime against our institutions and community, but also because it is fundamentally un-American.” The books that were destroyed reportedly covered topics including Jewish history, African American history, and LGBTQ+ education. (Cleveland 19)