A Queens resident has found himself in the crosshairs of the law after allegedly unleashing a torrent of antisemitic threats online, sparking charges that could see him behind bars for up to 15 years.
According to prosecutors, Nathan White, 54-year-old from Rosedale, took to social media platform X to issue violent and hateful messages towards Jewish New Yorkers, members of the NYPD, and federal officials. The posts, which included a threat to kill Israelis he encountered in the city, were later deleted but not before they caused significant concern.
White faces serious charges, including making a terroristic threat as a hate crime, making a terroristic threat, and aggravated harassment. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz warned that "words of hate often escalate into real-world violence," highlighting the devastating impact of online vitriol on communities.
The indictment comes at a time when antisemitic incidents are on the rise in New York City. Despite an 18% decline in reported anti-Jewish hate crimes overall, Jewish New Yorkers continue to bear the brunt of bias-motivated attacks. The recent spate of incidents, including a stabbing and vandalism at several Jewish sites, has led to increased security funding for houses of worship.
White is scheduled to appear in court on February 19th, where he will face the consequences of his online actions. His attorney has yet to comment on the charges.
According to prosecutors, Nathan White, 54-year-old from Rosedale, took to social media platform X to issue violent and hateful messages towards Jewish New Yorkers, members of the NYPD, and federal officials. The posts, which included a threat to kill Israelis he encountered in the city, were later deleted but not before they caused significant concern.
White faces serious charges, including making a terroristic threat as a hate crime, making a terroristic threat, and aggravated harassment. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz warned that "words of hate often escalate into real-world violence," highlighting the devastating impact of online vitriol on communities.
The indictment comes at a time when antisemitic incidents are on the rise in New York City. Despite an 18% decline in reported anti-Jewish hate crimes overall, Jewish New Yorkers continue to bear the brunt of bias-motivated attacks. The recent spate of incidents, including a stabbing and vandalism at several Jewish sites, has led to increased security funding for houses of worship.
White is scheduled to appear in court on February 19th, where he will face the consequences of his online actions. His attorney has yet to comment on the charges.
... I mean, shouldn't we be worried about people actually carrying out those threats? Like, isn't there a difference between words and actions? But at the same time, can't you just feel bad for the person who's getting targeted by all these hateful messages? I guess it's like, one thing is real-life violence, but another thing is just online vitriol that might not be as concrete... or is it? 
this is just heartbreaking what's going on with people like Nathan White taking out their frustrations on innocent lives and communities 
his case is a reminder that words do have power and we need to be more mindful of the language we use and the impact it can have on others 
let's all try to be more empathetic and kind towards one another, especially during times when tensions run high 
. And what really gets me is that this guy thought he was anonymous just because he posted it on X 
. Newsflash, dude: online platforms have ways of tracking down your IP address and identifying you.
It's like people think they can just spew hate and vitriol without any consequences. I mean, where are the reporting mechanisms on these platforms to actually do something about it? 
. But still, this whole situation just feels like a bigger problem than just one guy 
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like that's gonna fly now, though? I'm all for free speech, but not when it's used to incite violence and hurt ppl 
NYC needs to keep pushing back against hate in every form – online or offline 
. Think about it, an antisemitic outburst on X when you got the whole world watching? It's like they wanted attention 
this guy's online antics are just a huge red flag 
- like, can't we all just take a deep breath and think before we post? 
how many more ppl need to get hurt or even worse because of some random stranger's vitriol online?! 
can't we all just be kind to each other, especially when it comes to protected groups like the Jewish community? 
anyway, glad he's facing the music & consequences for his actions... let's hope he gets help & grows from this experience 
for something deeper. Think about it, what's really going on here? The rise in antisemitic incidents? It's too convenient that it's happening at the same time as... *cough* *certain other things*. I'm not saying there's a connection or anything, but I do know that this guy's posts were just a tiny spark 
. I bet you there are more people like him lurking in the shadows, waiting for their moment to strike. The government is just using this as an excuse to crack down on free speech 
. We should be worried about our rights, not just the Jewish community. Something fishy is going on here...
The fact that these posts were deleted but still caused concern is a clear indication that we need better moderation on platforms like X. It's also worrying to see how quickly online threats can escalate into real-life violence. 
nathan white sounds like a total piece of work, no wonder theyre charging him with serious stuff up to 15 years is a long time for just sending mean tweets or posts online but what really gets me is that hes targeting jewish ppl and the nypd thats not cool at all