Massachusetts Man Faces Federal Charges for Alleged Threats Against Jewish Community

John Reardon is accused of threatening to kill Jews and bomb synagogues, reflecting a disturbing rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia in the U.S..

John Reardon, 59, of Millis, Massachusetts, faces federal charges for allegedly threatening to kill Jewish community members and bomb synagogues.
Reardon allegedly left a voicemail at the Congregation Agudas Achim in Attleboro, Massachusetts, making several antisemitic threats.
He is also accused of making similar threats to another local synagogue and a Jewish organization.
The U.S. Department of Justice stated that these allegations reflect a disturbing increase in antisemitism and Islamophobia in the country.
If convicted, Reardon could face up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000.