Posted on Nov 1, 2023
Cornell student arrested in connection with antisemitic threats on New York campus
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https://www.npr.org/2023/10/31/ [login to see] /cornell-student-arrested-antisemitic-threats
Two days after social media posts threatened a violent rampage against Jewish students at Cornell University, in Ithaca, New York, federal prosecutors have filed charges against a 21-year-old student.
Patrick Dai, a junior, allegedly posted threats "to kill or injure another using interstate communications," a felony.
He has yet to enter a plea and is expected to appear in federal court on Wednesday in Syracuse, New York. Officials say he remains in custody.
Two days after social media posts threatened a violent rampage against Jewish students at Cornell University, in Ithaca, New York, federal prosecutors have filed charges against a 21-year-old student.
Patrick Dai, a junior, allegedly posted threats "to kill or injure another using interstate communications," a felony.
He has yet to enter a plea and is expected to appear in federal court on Wednesday in Syracuse, New York. Officials say he remains in custody.
Cornell student arrested in connection with antisemitic threats on New York campus
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."According to the complaint, Dai is accused of posting threatening messages on a Cornell online discussion site. He allegedly called for the deaths of Jewish people and in one post said "gonna shoot up 104 west," which is a university dining hall that caters to Kosher diets and is located next to the Cornell Jewish Center on the Ithaca, N.Y., campus.
The complaint also alleges Dai threatened to "bring an assault rifle to campus" and threatened to "stab and rape" Jewish students.
If convicted on the charge, Dai could face up to five years in prison along with a fine of up to $250,000.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul confirmed Tuesday that a person of interest was in the custody of New York State Police."...
..."According to the complaint, Dai is accused of posting threatening messages on a Cornell online discussion site. He allegedly called for the deaths of Jewish people and in one post said "gonna shoot up 104 west," which is a university dining hall that caters to Kosher diets and is located next to the Cornell Jewish Center on the Ithaca, N.Y., campus.
The complaint also alleges Dai threatened to "bring an assault rifle to campus" and threatened to "stab and rape" Jewish students.
If convicted on the charge, Dai could face up to five years in prison along with a fine of up to $250,000.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul confirmed Tuesday that a person of interest was in the custody of New York State Police."...
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If he is talking about Jews and it is just rhetoric then that is his right under free speech...don't like it but I will fight for it. However, when those words become threats...""to kill or injure another using interstate communications," a felony...that is no longer free speech...that is a threat and that I do not agree with.
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