New Jersey Man Charged for Threatening NYC Jewish Organization
New Jersey man indicted for threats against NYC Jewish organization
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Cameron Patterson, a 34-year-old resident of Newark, New Jersey, has been indicted for sending threatening emails to a New York City Jewish organization. The Department of Justice announced that Patterson faces charges for transmitting an interstate threat, with potential penalties including five years in prison.
- 01Cameron Patterson is charged with transmitting an interstate threat against a Jewish non-profit in NYC.
- 02The threats were communicated through three emails sent in October 2024.
- 03The Jewish organization reported feeling unsafe and contacted law enforcement.
- 04Evidence from Patterson's iCloud account includes violent images and references to mass shootings.
- 05If convicted, Patterson could face up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
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Cameron Patterson, a 34-year-old man from Newark, New Jersey, has been indicted for making threats against a Jewish organization in New York City. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Patterson faces a charge of transmitting an interstate threat due to three emails he allegedly sent in October 2024, which threatened physical harm to the non-profit. The organization expressed concern for their safety and alerted law enforcement. The DOJ has indicated that Patterson's iCloud account contains evidence, including images related to violence and mass shootings. If found guilty, he faces a maximum of five years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
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The indictment highlights ongoing concerns regarding threats against minority communities, particularly Jewish organizations.
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