An Upper Peninsula Man Is Convicted By Federal Jury

An Upper Peninsula man has been convicted by a federal jury.

Nathan Weeden, 23, of Houghton, was convicted yesterday (Thursday) for conspiring with others and defacing Temple Jacob, a Jewish synagogue in Hancock, on the Western end of the U.P.

“Today’s swift conviction sends a strong message that hate will not be tolerated in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula,” said U.S. Attorney Mark Totten, who was in Marquette for the trial.

The incident took place on September 21st, 2019, when Weeden spray painted swastikas and other symbols on the outside walls of Temple Jacob.