Former Cornell University Student Sentenced for Anti-Semitic Threats

SOURCE www.npr.org
Former Cornell University student sentenced to 21 months in prison for posting violent threats against the school's Jewish community, claiming it was a misguided attempt to highlight Hamas' beliefs and support Israel. The threats led to extraordinary stress and disrupted the university's core function of education.

Key Points

  • 21-month prison sentence for posting violent threats against Jewish community at Cornell University
  • Threats caused extraordinary stress and disrupted university activities
  • Dai's attorney argued that the threats were a misguided attempt to highlight Hamas' beliefs and support Israel

Pros

  • Accountability for threatening others based on identities and beliefs
  • Reaffirmation of students' right to pursue education without fear of violence

Cons

  • Disruption of the university's core function of education
  • Rattling and instilling fear in the Jewish community