A Massachusetts man’s chilling threats to bomb synagogues and kill Jewish children have landed him a federal conviction and a potentially lengthy sentence in prison at a time when the nation is dealing with a rise in antisemitism.
The Justice Department on Monday announced that John Reardon, a Massachusetts resident, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of threatening violence against Jewish communities.
“This defendant’s threats to bomb synagogues and kill Jewish children stoked fear in the hearts of congregants at a time when Jews are already facing a disturbing increase in threats,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland.
On the morning of Jan. 25, Reardon called a synagogue in Attleboro, Massachusetts, and left a voicemail that included threats of violence.
Within 10 minutes of leaving the voicemail at the Congregation Agudas Achim, Reardon…
