Nathan White, 54, was arraigned in Queens after prosecutors say he posted violent antisemitic threats on his X account that also targeted NYPD and federal officials. He faces charges including making a terroristic threat as a hate crime, making a terroristic threat and aggravated harassment. White was arrested Nov. 10 while living in a men's shelter; the posts have been deleted. If convicted on the top count, he could face up to 15 years in prison; his next court date is Feb. 19.
NYC Man Indicted After Posting Violent Antisemitic Threats Targeting Jews, NYPD and Federal Officials
NYC sex offender indicted for threatening to kill Jews, police and federal officials
A 54-year-old New York City man, Nathan White, was indicted and arraigned in Queens Supreme Court after prosecutors say he posted explicit, violent threats online targeting Jewish people, members of the New York City Police Department and federal officials.
Nathan White, 54, was arraigned on charges of making a terroristic threat as a hate crime, making a terroristic threat and aggravated harassment in the second degree.
Charges and Allegations
According to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, White faces multiple charges including making a terroristic threat as a hate crime, making a terroristic threat and aggravated harassment in the second degree. Prosecutors say the charges stem from a series of posts White published to his X account in November.
The charges stem from threatening posts made in November on X.
One post reads: "Imma kill ALL you FILTHY Zionist!!! I CURSE ALL of YOU, and DEATH will come to YOU soon by ME MF!!!" Another post allegedly boasted: "I BEAT THE SH??!! Out of an Israeli on the NYC subway, how REAL is THAT, HUH??? Jews, SMD!!!"
Arrest and Context
White was arrested by the NYPD on Nov. 10. At the time authorities say he was homeless and living in a men's shelter. The posts have since been removed from the account, prosecutors say.
The threatening social media posts have since been deleted.
DA Katz emphasized the danger of online hate escalating into real-world violence: "At a time when antisemitic vitriol is rising at an alarming rate, we know that words of hate often escalate into real-world violence." She said the indictment reflects the seriousness of those threats and thanked law enforcement partners for their work on the case.
Potential Penalties and Background
If convicted on the top charge, White faces up to 15 years in prison. His next court appearance is scheduled for Feb. 19.
Court and media records indicate White has a prior criminal history, including a 1987 conviction for sexual assault. He was reportedly arrested on several later occasions; one 2015 arrest involved allegations that he choked a woman, forced her to withdraw cash at an ATM and took more than $800.
What We Know
- Indictment follows multiple alleged violent, antisemitic posts on X in November that also referenced the NYPD and federal officials.
- The defendant was arrested Nov. 10 while reported to be living in a men's shelter; the posts have been deleted.
- White faces serious felony charges and, if convicted on the top count, could be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison.
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