Taihong Ouyang, a 49-year-old man, has been accused of vandalizing multiple Buddhist and Taoist temples in Manhattan, leading to significant damage. His actions were driven by a misguided belief that temple monks were wrongfully profiting from their spiritual practices. Following his arrest, Ouyang faced charges of hate crime burglary and criminal mischief but was granted supervised release due to recent bail law amendments. His destructive spree included breaking windows, shattering religious statues, and damaging a shared acupuncture business, showcasing a troubling intersection of mental distress and criminal behavior.
Ouyang's vandalism spree was fueled by a belief that the monks were acting improperly by charging too much money and leading people astray on their religious path.
During his rampage, Ouyang used various objects to destroy property, including smashing a statue with a fire extinguisher and breaking windows at multiple temples.
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