Ex-AOC Organizer Charged for Antisemitic Threats

Iman Abdul, a former youth organizer linked to campaigns for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and State Sen. Julia Salazar, was arrested in Brooklyn for making a terroristic threat, aggravated harassment, and threatening mass harm after posting an antisemitic message targeting Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences. The social media post included a map of the school and inflammatory language, prompting outrage from Jewish advocacy groups and city officials. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez's campaign condemned the remarks and denied any formal connection to Abdul, despite her reported prior involvement. Abdul pleaded not guilty to all charges. The incident has heightened concerns about antisemitism and public safety in New York City schools. The NYPD responded quickly after advocacy groups and online activists reported the threats.