Queens Man Charged with Life-Threatening Threats Against Jewish Community, NYPD, and Federal Officials
A 54-year-old man from Queens has been indicted on felony hate crime charges after allegedly posting violent threats against Jewish New Yorkers, members of the NYPD, and federal officials on social media. Nathan White's online behavior, which included a series of posts calling for violence against Israelis encountered in New York City, is being seen as a prime example of the escalating threat of antisemitic vitriol.
According to prosecutors, White used the platform X to make terroristic threats against Jewish individuals and groups, including Israelis he claimed to encounter in the city. The posts, which were later deleted, demonstrate a disturbing pattern of hate-fueled aggression that authorities believe poses a serious risk to public safety.
The Queens District Attorney's office has charged White with making a terroristic threat as a hate crime, making a terroristic threat, and aggravated harassment. If convicted, he could face up to 15 years in prison.
"This case highlights the devastating impact of online hate speech on our communities," said Queens DA Melinda Katz in a statement announcing the indictment. "We must not tolerate language that seeks to incite violence or intimidate individuals based on their identity."
The indictment comes as New York City grapples with an uptick in antisemitic incidents, including vandalism at Jewish sites and physical attacks against community members. The recent arrest of a Brooklyn man who stabbed a Jewish victim after making antisemitic remarks is just the latest example of this growing trend.
As city officials take steps to boost security funding for houses of worship, the White indictment serves as a reminder that hate crimes can have deadly consequences. Authorities are urging vigilance from communities and social media platforms to prevent further escalation of online hate speech.
A 54-year-old man from Queens has been indicted on felony hate crime charges after allegedly posting violent threats against Jewish New Yorkers, members of the NYPD, and federal officials on social media. Nathan White's online behavior, which included a series of posts calling for violence against Israelis encountered in New York City, is being seen as a prime example of the escalating threat of antisemitic vitriol.
According to prosecutors, White used the platform X to make terroristic threats against Jewish individuals and groups, including Israelis he claimed to encounter in the city. The posts, which were later deleted, demonstrate a disturbing pattern of hate-fueled aggression that authorities believe poses a serious risk to public safety.
The Queens District Attorney's office has charged White with making a terroristic threat as a hate crime, making a terroristic threat, and aggravated harassment. If convicted, he could face up to 15 years in prison.
"This case highlights the devastating impact of online hate speech on our communities," said Queens DA Melinda Katz in a statement announcing the indictment. "We must not tolerate language that seeks to incite violence or intimidate individuals based on their identity."
The indictment comes as New York City grapples with an uptick in antisemitic incidents, including vandalism at Jewish sites and physical attacks against community members. The recent arrest of a Brooklyn man who stabbed a Jewish victim after making antisemitic remarks is just the latest example of this growing trend.
As city officials take steps to boost security funding for houses of worship, the White indictment serves as a reminder that hate crimes can have deadly consequences. Authorities are urging vigilance from communities and social media platforms to prevent further escalation of online hate speech.
. I mean, who posts threats against an entire community like that? It's just horrific 
. And to think he thought he could get away with it on social media 
... like, no way, dude 
. The fact that he was targeting specific groups, especially Jewish New Yorkers and Israelis, is just unacceptable 
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. We need to support each other and stand together against anyone who would seek to harm or intimidate others 
. And social media platforms gotta do better too - they can't just sit back and let hate spread like wildfire 
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. Hopefully, he'll get some serious time behind bars for what he's done 
. We need to make sure our communities feel safe and protected 
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. And now we've got this guy White who thinks he can just threaten his way into getting attention, and meanwhile innocent lives are at risk. I mean, 15 years is a lot of time, but honestly what's gonna happen to people like him after that? Is it gonna stop him from hurting someone in the future? 
Like, what's the point of having a maximum sentence if it's gonna be ignored? We need stricter penalties for hate crimes, like actual rehabilitation programs or community service that actually makes a difference 
Can't believe ppl think it's okay 2 post violent threats online 
. I don't think we should tolerate language that tries to incite violence or intimidate people based on their identity. We need to stand up to hate speech before it's too late 
. The fact that he got caught and charged with felony hate crime charges is a good start, but we need to keep pushing for more accountability from social media platforms too 
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social media platforms need to do more to stop this kind of hate speech before people get hurt
we need to be more vigilant and report any suspicious behavior 
and yeah DA Katz is right we gotta take a stand against online hate speech it's not just about protecting one community but our whole society 
. And the DA's office is right, online hate speech can have serious consequences. It's not just about protecting Jewish communities, but also about preventing more people from getting hurt or radicalized.
. But at the same time, you can't deny that what he did was hurtful and could have caused real harm.
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We should all try to be kind to each other and lift each other up instead of tearing each other down. 
The fact that he's been charged with felony hate crime charges is a huge step towards making our communities safer. But we still need to be so careful about what we share online, 'cause it can easily spread like wildfire! 