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Mississippi Student Arrested After Antisemitic Outburst at Dave Portnoy During Pizza Review

Police are assessing whether bias‑motivation enhancements apply under Mississippi law.

Overview

  • Starkville police arrested 20-year-old Patrick McClintock on Nov. 10 and charged him with misdemeanor disturbing the peace after a viral video showed the encounter.
  • Video from Nov. 7 captured an individual yelling an antisemitic slur and throwing coins toward Portnoy as he filmed a One Bite review outside Boardtown Pizza & Pints in Starkville.
  • McClintock was processed, photographed and released on a $2,500 bond, and Mississippi State University said he withdrew from the school later that day.
  • Authorities said the case remains under investigation and noted state law allows courts to impose enhanced penalties if conduct is found to be bias‑motivated.
  • Portnoy published the review with additional footage of the confrontation and, in separate CBS interviews, described experiencing antisemitism regularly and said he has increased security.