Cornell Student Pleads Guilty to Antisemitic Threats

Patrick Dai admitted to making violent threats against Jewish students at Cornell University, facing up to five years in prison.

Patrick Dai, a former Cornell University student, pleaded guilty to charges of making violent threats against Jewish students.
The threats were posted on a Greek life forum and included statements about shooting and stabbing Jewish people.
The incident occurred amid heightened antisemitic and anti-Muslim rhetoric following the start of the war in Gaza.
Dai claimed the threats were a result of a depressive episode and not intended to be acted upon, according to his defense.
Cornell University had canceled classes for a day due to the severity of the threats, and high-profile visits were made to support the affected students.