Overview

• Jeremy Fistel, 44, was arrested in Texas on Sept. 11 and brought to New York for arraignment on charges tied to threats against Zohran Mamdani.
• He pleaded not guilty to a 22-count indictment that includes four counts of making a terroristic threat as a hate crime and aggravated harassment, with a potential sentence of up to 60 years.
• Prosecutors allege Fistel left racist, anti-Muslim voicemails and a written message, telling Mamdani to go back to Uganda and warning, “Start your car. See what happens.”
• A judge set $30,000 bail, issued an order of protection requiring Fistel to stay away from Mamdani, and scheduled the next court date for Nov. 19.
• Mayor Eric Adams said Mamdani has a full NYPD security detail, while Fistel’s attorney argued the messages constitute protected speech.