Deep Alpesh Kumar Patel, Threatening Jewish Organization, Florida 2023

Sarasota Man Charged with Threatening Jewish Organization in New York

Deep Alpesh Kumar Patel (21, Sarasota) faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison if convicted of transmitting an interstate threat to injure.

According to the complaint affidavit, on October 21, 2023, Patel left a threatening voicemail at the World Jewish Congress in New York City, identifying himself by name and screaming, among other expletives, "If I had a chance, I would kill every single one of you Israelis. Every single one of you! Cause mass genocide of every single Israeli."

A criminal complaint is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, with valuable assistance from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Sarasota Police Department, and the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. It will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Risha Asokan.

The unsealing of the criminal complaint comes after a thorough investigation by law enforcement agencies, highlighting the importance of collaboration in preventing and investigating hate crimes. This incident serves as a reminder of the need for vigilance and awareness in combating extremist ideologies.

Patel is currently facing a significant penalty if convicted, with a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison. The case serves as a warning to anyone who would seek to harm or threaten individuals or organizations based on their religion or ethnicity.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/sarasota-man-charged-threatening-jewish-organization-new-york