Oregon man charged in bomb threat scheme targeting Jewish hospitals in New York

"As alleged, the defendant and his coconspirators, motivated by their hatred of Jewish people, targeted Jewish hospitals and care centers in New York City and on Long Island with hoax bomb threats, needlessly endangering patients and staff by creating chaos and alarm," said U.S. Attorney Breon Peace.

"The threats often included claims of explosive devices being planted in the facilities. One call in September 2021 led to a lockdown and partial evacuation of a hospital on Long Island."

"If convicted, Patkovic faces up to 155 years in prison. The case is being handled by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York's National Security & Cyber Unit."

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