Andrezj Boryga, a 67-year-old man, pleaded guilty and was sentenced today to 24 months in prison, along with two years of supervised release. His charges stemmed from willfully making threats across state lines with the intent to harm others, specifically targeting victims based on their religious beliefs.
According to court records, between July 9 and December 14, 2022, Boryga left antisemitic voicemails at Anti-Defamation League offices in New York, Texas, Colorado, and Nevada. In these messages, he threatened violence and even death against Jewish individuals.
The Justice Department has recently taken action against more than 30 defendants for crimes motivated by antisemitic hate, securing plea deals and imposing sentences.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland emphasized, “Hate-driven threats of violence seek to divide our society and isolate communities. This defendant made repeated, appalling threats against Jewish people and organizations. His actions were not only morally repugnant but also illegal. This case underscores the Justice Department’s commitment to combatting the troubling increase in threats against Jews and Jewish institutions across the United States since October 7th. We will continue to aggressively investigate and prosecute acts of violence driven by antisemitism or any other form of hatred.”
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Civil Rights Division added, “The defendant’s vile threats instilled genuine fear among those targeted. Such antisemitic behavior contradicts our core values and has no place in our society. This sentence should send a clear message that we will prosecute those who threaten violence against the Jewish community.”
U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Myers for the Southern District of Indiana stated, “Every person in our country deserves to worship in safety, free from intimidation. This individual’s reprehensible threats sought to terrorize Jewish communities. Violent antisemitism and bigotry must not be tolerated. Our office remains committed to working closely with our partners at the Civil Rights Division and the FBI to hold criminals accountable for hate-based threats and violence.