Maryland Man Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison for Hate Crimes
A Maryland man has been sentenced to 37 months in prison, 3 years supervised release, $40,000 fine, and a $2,200 special assessment for mailing threatening communications targeting Jewish institutions and organizations.
Clift Seferlis, 55, of Garrett Park, Maryland, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Mark A. Kearney for his crimes, which included mailing threatening communications and obstructing the free exercise of religious beliefs.
According to court documents, Seferlis previously pleaded guilty to 17 counts of mailing threatening communications and eight counts of obstructing the free exercise of religious beliefs arising from threats sent to Jewish organizations and entities.
The investigation revealed that Seferlis used the United States mail to send at least 40 letters and two postcards to more than 25 Jewish institutions and organizations, including synagogues, Jewish museums, community centers, schools, nonprofit organizations, and a Jewish delicatessen located in multiple jurisdictions.
The threatening communications were intended to intimidate recipients and interfere with congregants and others in the enjoyment of their free exercise of religious beliefs.
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Key Facts
- State: Maryland
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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