Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Hate Crime
A Columbus man pleaded guilty in federal court to criminally interfering with the right to fair housing.
The charges stem from antisemitic threats the defendant made to his neighbors during an outdoor gathering at the neighbors’ residence on November 7, 2020.
Douglas G. Schifer, 66, faced federal charges for his actions.
The plea documents detail that Schifer stated in part, “all you f***ing people, it’s no wonder Hitler burned you people in ovens, “f***ing Hitler should have gassed you,” and “Jews burn, you belong in ovens.”
Schifer also made reference to gassing Jewish people, chopping them up, and burning them in ovens.
He was charged by a federal criminal complaint in March for his crimes.
Schifer faces up to one year in prison and a possible fine of up to $100,000.
He could face severe punishment for his crimes.
The case was announced by Vipal J. Patel, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio; Chris Hoffman, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cincinnati Division; and Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant.
Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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