FBI arrests Indiana man over threats to ‘kill every Jew’ — but didn’t tell Jewish community about him
The suspect also said he would 'shoot every pro-Israel US government official in the head'
The suspect also said he would 'shoot every pro-Israel US government official in the head'
The man started sending threats the day after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks
The suspect is believed to be a member of a swatting ring that carried out false bomb threats and swatting attempts targeting at least 25 synagogues in 13 states during July and August
Wray noted that while Jews account for less than 3% of the U.S. population, around 60% of religious-based hate crimes target Jews
The suspect, a 71-year-old landlord, was charged with murder and hate crimes
Several Jewish institutions grappled with these threats from white supremacists this summer, and experts say preparing can help mitigate any disruptions
Kirsten Gillibrand and others ask Justice Dept. to find out why the information is missing
Antisemitism and hate crime reports don’t reflect American Jewish reality