Utah Man Indicted for Antisemitic Threats and Cross-Country Pursuit
A Utah man has been indicted on terror-related charges after allegedly posting antisemitic threats online and traveling cross-country toward Manhattan’s Central Synagogue, authorities said Monday • Read More
He is accused of posting a series of threatening messages on social media platform X in mid-February, including one that read, “I’ll pull up to Shabbat at the Central Synagogue.” Other posts referenced Adolf Hitler Y”S and made direct threats toward Jewish communities.
Law enforcement began monitoring Ramirez after the posts surfaced, tracking him as he drove from Utah toward New York. He was intercepted near the Lincoln Tunnel by Port Authority and NYPD officers. While no weapons were found in his possession, he allegedly admitted to operating the threatening social media account.
According to court documents, he had been recently discharged from a military officer training program due to psychological concerns and was later diagnosed with schizophrenia. He is currently undergoing psychiatric evaluation and remains in custody without bail.
The man has been indicted on two felony counts of making terroristic threats. The Manhattan District Attorney condemned the case as “despicable,” affirming his office’s commitment to protecting Jewish communities from hate-fueled violence.
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