Cornell University canceled Friday classes in response to recent antisemitic threats made by a student, Patrick Dai, who posted about killing Jewish students and shooting up a dining hall that serves kosher food. The university will observe a "community day" to recognize the stress caused by these events. Dai has been charged with making threats to kill or injure others using interstate communications. The incident highlights the rise in antisemitic events in the US, which has prompted concerns about the safety and well-being of Jewish communities on college campuses.
A Cornell University student, Patrick Dai, has been arrested and charged with making online threats to harm the Jewish community at his college. Dai allegedly posted messages in an online forum threatening to kill and injure Jewish students and shoot up the university's kosher dining hall. The threats emerged amidst a surge in antisemitic incidents across the United States following the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The Biden administration has announced measures to combat antisemitism on college campuses, and the FBI has reported a significant increase in antisemitic incidents. Dai is expected to appear in federal court and could face up to five years in prison if convicted.
Patrick Dai, a self-identified "Hamas fighter" and Cornell University junior, is set to appear in federal court after being arrested for making online threats to kill Jews and carry out a mass shooting on campus. The arrest has left Jewish students at Cornell feeling terrified and unsafe, as they have also faced antisemitism from professors and pro-Hamas demonstrations on campus. The threats have taken a toll on students' mental health, and they criticize the university for spreading propaganda against Israel. Cornell officials condemn the threats and promise to maintain heightened security on campus.
Patrick Dai, a Cornell University junior, has been arrested for posting antisemitic threats online, including a message urging violence against Jewish students. The 21-year-old faces charges of posting threats to kill or injure others using interstate communications. The arrest comes after an increase in hate crimes, prompting Governor Kathy Hochul to deploy state resources to identify threats of violence on college campuses and implement anti-hate initiatives. If convicted, Dai could face up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $25,000.
