An Indianapolis man will serve time in federal prison for disseminating violent antisemitic threats to several Anti-Defamation League offices across the United States. Andrezj Boryga, aged 67, received a sentence of two years followed by supervised release, after admitting to the willful interstate transmission of threats to harm others, motivated by religious bias.
Documents presented in court reveal that from July to December of 2022, Boryga left a series of hate-laden voicemails targeting Jews at ADL offices in states including New York, Texas, Colorado, and Nevada. "Hate-fueled threats of violence seek to definitively fracture our society and isolate communities from one another," Attorney General Merrick B. Garland was quoted as saying in a statement. This case comes amid a concerning rise in antisemitic incidents nationwide.
The Justice Department underlines its commitment to countering such hate crimes. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke highlighted that the defendant's threats bore witness to a "hate-filled mindset," causing palpable fear among recipients. "This type of antisemitic, hate-fueled conduct offends our most basic values and has no place in our society," Clarke stated. She assured that such actions against the Jewish community will prompt serious prosecutorial response.
In resonance with this sentiment, U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Myers for the Southern District of Indiana emphasized the importance of safety and freedom from "bigoted threats" for all, irrespective of religious practice. "This criminal’s horrific threats sought to quickly put fear into Jewish communities," Myers told the press. The case underscores a zero-tolerance stance toward violent antisemitism and bigotry, with continued collaborative efforts to pursue justice in such matters, aided by the Civil Rights Division and the FBI.
The FBI Indianapolis Field Office led the investigation that culminated in Boryga's conviction and sentencing by U.S. District Judge James R. Sweeney II. These legal proceedings underscore ongoing federal efforts to uphold the safety and unity of diverse religious communities within the American societal fabric.
