{"id":2086146,"date":"2023-11-01T00:20:06","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T04:20:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/suspect-in-custody-for-posting-online-threats-about-jewish-students-at-cornell-university\/"},"modified":"2023-11-01T00:21:29","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T04:21:29","slug":"suspect-in-custody-for-posting-online-threats-about-jewish-students-at-cornell-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/suspect-in-custody-for-posting-online-threats-about-jewish-students-at-cornell-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Suspect arrested for making online threats against Jewish students at Cornell University."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsuspect-in-custody-for-posting-online-threats-about-jewish-students-at-cornell-university%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2086146&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Arrest Made in Threats Against Jewish Students at\u2063 Cornell \u2063University<\/h2>\n<p>In \u200ca shocking turn of events, a Cornell University student has been arrested for posting threatening statements online targeting Jewish students\u2062 at the school. Patrick Dai, \u2063a junior from Pittsford,\u2063 New York, \u2062is facing federal charges for his alarming posts, which called for violence and harm towards the Jewish community.<\/p>\n<p>The charges against Dai\u2064 include posting threats to kill or injure others\u200c using interstate communications. This serious\u2062 offense carries a potential five<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-trump-please-pardon-jon-woods-a-victim-of-process-crimes-like-michael-flynn\/\" title=\"President Trump, Please Pardon Jon Woods, a Victim of Process Crimes Like Michael Flynn\">-year prison sentence<\/a>. The menacing messages were discovered on a \u200dfraternity and sorority forum over the weekend,\u200d causing great concern among students at the prestigious\u2064 Ivy \u2062League institution.<\/p>\n<p>The Cornell University\u200c Police \u2063Department, along with the FBI, New York State\u200c police, and the U.S. Attorney&#8217;s office, \u2063swiftly took action to apprehend\u200b Dai. He is scheduled to appear in federal court in Syracuse, New York, where he will face a United States Magistrate Judge.<\/p>\n<h3>Threats\u2064 Amidst Rising Antisemitic Sentiment<\/h3>\n<p>These disturbing \u200cthreats\u2062 come at a time when antisemitic \u200cand anti-Muslim rhetoric has been on the rise due to\u200b the ongoing Israel\u2013Hamas conflict. \u200cThe anonymous\u200d messages targeted Jewish individuals, \u2062with specific mentions of a Cornell\u200b University dining\u200c hall that serves kosher diets and is located near the Cornell Jewish Center.<\/p>\n<p>The threats included calls for the\u2063 deaths of Jewish people, violence against Jewish\u2062 males and females, and\u200b even \u2062the beheading of Jewish\u2063 babies. In one particularly chilling post, Dai threatened\u2064 to bring an assault rifle to campus and shoot all Jewish\u200b individuals.<\/p>\n<p>The Cornell\u200c University Police Department has taken immediate action to ensure \u200dthe \u200csafety of\u2063 Jewish \u200bstudents and organizations on campus. Increased patrols and additional security measures have been implemented, with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/suspect-in-custody-for-posting-online-threats-about-jewish-students-at-cornell-university\/\" title=\"Suspect arrested for making online threats against Jewish students at Cornell University.\">state police cruiser stationed<\/a> outside the\u2062 Center for Jewish Living.<\/p>\n<h3>Support and \u2064Condemnation from Cornell University<\/h3>\n<p>Cornell \u2064University\u200b officials have expressed their gratitude \u200dfor the swift response of law enforcement agencies, particularly the FBI. Joel M. \u200dMalina,\u200c vice president\u2063 for \u2062university\u2062 relations, \u200dstrongly condemned the antisemitic threats and emphasized the importance of prosecuting\u200d the perpetrator to the fullest extent \u2063of the law.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the disturbing\u200b nature of these events, the Cornell University community remains resilient and supportive. Students and faculty are rallying together \u200bto provide\u2063 ongoing support for one another during this challenging\u2064 time.<\/p>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/epochtv\/fbi-chief-says-hamass-attack-on-israel-could-inspire-a-whole-nother-level-of-terror-threat-in-us-5520535?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><br \/>\n      <strong>FBI Chief Says Hamas&#8217;s Attack on Israel Could Inspire \u2018A Whole Nother Level\u2019 of Terror Threat in US<\/strong><br \/>\n    <\/a><br \/>\n    <br \/>\n    <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/31\/2023<\/span>\n  <\/li>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/person-in-custody-after-threats-made-against-cornell-universitys-jewish-community-governor-5520436?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><br \/>\n      <strong>Person\u2062 in Custody After Threats Made Against Cornell University\u2019s Jewish Community:\u200b Governor<\/strong><br \/>\n    <\/a><br \/>\n    <br \/>\n    <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/31\/2023<\/span>\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>New York Governor Kathy Hochul has also expressed her commitment to combating hate and bias, stating that public safety is\u200d her top \u200cpriority. \u2064The threats made\u200c against\u200d Jewish\u200b students at Cornell University \u200cserve as a stark reminder\u200b of the ongoing\u200c battle against hatred and discrimination.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What role has the Cornell Hillel played in supporting Jewish students and fostering dialogue among different student groups\u200c during this challenging time?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  All \u2064students on campus,\u200c especially those who may be targets\u2064 of \u200cthese threats. Extra security measures have been put \u2064in place, and the university is working closely with law enforcement agencies\u200c to\u200d thoroughly investigate the situation.<\/p>\n<h3>Response\u2063 from\u2062 the Cornell \u2063Community<\/h3>\n<p>This incident has sparked outrage and deep concern among the Cornell \u2063community. Students, faculty, and staff have come together to condemn these \u200chateful\u2064 threats and show support for the affected individuals. The university has organized meetings, forums, and educational programs to address the issue of\u2063 hate speech and promote a culture of inclusivity and respect.<\/p>\n<p>The Cornell Hillel, a Jewish organization on campus, has been \u200dat the forefront\u2064 of these efforts,\u2062 providing support \u200cand resources for \u2063Jewish students who \u200bmay \u2062be feeling vulnerable. The organization has also reached\u2062 out to\u200d other student groups and the broader community to foster dialogue and understanding during this challenging time.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the university&#8217;s response,\u200c various student organizations and community \u2064leaders have expressed solidarity\u2063 with the Jewish community at Cornell \u2062University. \u2063They are actively working together to combat hatred and ensure\u2063 that all students feel safe \u2062and welcome on campus.<\/p>\n<h3>The \u2063Impact on Campus Culture<\/h3>\n<p>Incidents\u2063 like these deeply \u200daffect the campus culture at\u200b Cornell University and \u200bcan have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/young-americans-must-lead-the-way-in-opposing-additional-covid-shutdowns\/\" title=\"Young Americans Must Lead The Way In Opposing Additional COVID Shutdowns\">long-lasting effects<\/a>\u200d on the \u200cwell-being of students. The sense of fear\u200c and insecurity that arises from such threats can hinder the learning environment and impact the mental health of those targeted. \u200dIt is crucial for the university and the entire campus community to stand against these \u2064acts of hate and work towards a more inclusive and accepting environment.<\/p>\n<p>Cornell \u2061University has always been committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, where all students have\u2062 the\u2064 opportunity to thrive and succeed. This recent incident highlights\u2063 the need for continued efforts to combat prejudice and discrimination in all its forms. Education, awareness, and open dialogue are\u2063 essential tools in creating \u200ca safe and welcoming environment for everyone.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The arrest of the Cornell University student responsible for making threats against\u2062 Jewish students\u2063 is a step\u2063 towards\u200c justice and ensuring the safety of all individuals\u2063 on campus. However, it also \u200dserves as\u200c a reminder of the persistent problem \u200bof hate speech and\u2064 the importance of \u2063proactive \u200cmeasures \u200bto prevent such incidents from occurring in the first place. It is only through a \u200bcollective\u2062 effort that we can create a campus and a society free from bigotry and discrimination.<\/p>\n<p>Cornell \u2063University and its community must continue to stand together, \u200bsupport one another, and take decisive action against hatred\u200b and intolerance. Through education, awareness, and ongoing dialogue, we can foster a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion, and where all students feel valued and safe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cornell University student, Patrick Dai, 21, was arrested for making threatening statements online about Jewish students. He is charged with federal crimes for posting interstate threats to harm others. 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