Joint Statement From Anti-Defamation League and Maloof Sports & Entertainment

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and Maloof Sports & Entertainment released the following statements today regarding the second defacing of a mural of Sacramento Kings player Omri Casspi:

"The Anti-Defamation League condemned these acts before and we do so again," said Dan Sandman, Director of the Anti-Defamation League's Central Pacific Region, which includes Sacramento. "The ADL is confident the Sacramento Police Department is taking the proper steps in allocating additional resources to catch those responsible, and we are proud to have the Sacramento Kings and the Maloof family standing with us as we say together, 'In Sacramento, there is no place for hate.'"

"We absolutely condemn these sickening acts of intolerance and we're working closely with the Anti-Defamation League to support the Sacramento Police Department and help bring those responsible to justice," said Joe Maloof, co-owner of the Sacramento Kings.  "We are matching the reward the Anti-Defamation League previously offered and we are hopeful this comes to a swift resolution."

Anyone with information relevant to the case is urged to contact the Sacramento Citizen's Crime Alert Program at (916) 443-4357 or to text 274637.

The Anti-Defamation League, founded in 1913, is the world's leading organization fighting anti-Semitism through programs and services that counteract hatred, prejudice and bigotry.  Visit our website at www.adl.org.

SOURCE Anti-Defamation League

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