Second Teen Charged In Synagogue Firebombings

A 19-year-old Lodi man was charged as an accomplice Friday in the firebombings of Bergen County synagogues, authorities said.

Aakash Dalal was charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated arson and with bias intimidation, Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli said at an afternoon press conference.

Dalal's friend since middle school, Anthony Graziano, 19, of Lodi, was arrested in January and  in  and Rutherford. , and his attorney noted his client's mental health history. 

In the Rutherford attack, authorities said Graziano lobbed Molotov cocktails through the bedroom window of Rabbi Nosson Schuman of Congregation Beth El. 

He was later charged with  in Paramus.

The attacks put area's Jewish community on edge, and prompted police to . 

Dalal was present with Graziano at five incidents and encouraged Graziano, Molinelli said.