A North Carolina man is in custody and federally charged with allegedly mailing an antisemitic threat to a Middle Georgia Rabbi.
Ariel E. Collazo Ramos, 31, of High Point, North Carolina, is charged with one count of mailing threatening communications. The indictment was returned by a federal grand jury on April 9 and was unsealed on May 2. Collazo Ramos was taken into custody at his High Point residence today; his initial appearance will occur in the Middle District of North Carolina at a time determined by the Court.
According to the indictment, Rabbi Elizabeth Bahar of Temple Beth Israel in Macon received a threatening postcard at her home via the U.S. Postal Service on Feb. 1, 2024, allegedly from Collazo Ramos. On one side of the postcard, there was a handwritten message: “Is there a child rape, torture, and murder tunnel under your house? We have the Zyklon B. Use Code “GASTHEJEWS” for 10% off!” The reverse side of the postcard displayed a hand-drawn image depicting a purported Jewish male wearing a rat costume and the words “JEWS ARE RATS.”
Collazo Ramos allegedly targeted Rabbi Bahar by sending the antisemitic postcard. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The government is being represented by Deputy Criminal Chief Will Keyes and Trial Attorney Erin Monju of the Civil Rights Division's Criminal Section. It is crucial to note that an indictment is only an allegation of criminal conduct, and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt.
Collazo Ramos is expected to have his initial appearance in the Middle District of North Carolina at a later date, which will be determined by the Court. The public remains concerned about the growing number of hate crimes targeting minority communities across the country. The Grimy Times will continue to monitor this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
As the country grapples with the rising tide of hate crimes, it is essential that those responsible for perpetrating these heinous acts are held accountable for their actions. The Grimy Times remains committed to shedding light on these issues and ensuring that justice is served.
The case file number is not available at this time, but the public can expect updates as the case progresses.
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Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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