Antisemitic Threats Result in Four Federal Prosecutions by Atlanta-Based U.S. Attorney's Office

ATLANTA - Today, as part of the Justice Department's ongoing and concerted effort to crack down on rising antisemitism, United States Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg announced federal charges against a Texas man who threatened to kill Jews at a Georgia company. Jordan Nicholas Hadley is the fourth defendant in 12 months to face federal prosecution in the Northern District of Georgia for allegedly making antisemitic threats online or by phone. Each defendant faces up to five years in prison for transmitting threatening communications through means of interstate or foreign commerce.

"These men allegedly spewed vile hate and threatened violent attacks against Jews," said U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg. "Threats against any person based on his or her religious beliefs will not be tolerated, and these charges reflect my office's commitment to working with law enforcement partners to combat the pernicious evil of antisemitism and hold accountable anyone who threatens members of our community."

"Antisemitic hate has no place in Georgia or anywhere," said Marlo Graham, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta. "The FBI's work to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution includes the assurance to every single American that they are allowed to practice their religion without fear of threats or harm."

According to U.S. Attorney Hertzberg, the charges, and other information presented in court: On April 24, 2026, Jordan Nicholas Hadley, 31, of Houston, Texas, allegedly left a message in the voicemail inbox of Flock Safety, a company based in Atlanta, Georgia. The message stated, "You're a bunch of Jewish fa--ots who are breaking the Constitution. Film me and see what f--king happens. I'll find you and I'll f--king kill you." Hadley was arrested on a criminal complaint on July 9, 2026, and will make an initial appearance in Atlanta at a later date.

Since August 2025, the U.S. Attorney's Office has charged three additional individuals with communicating interstate antisemitic threats. One of those defendants has pleaded guilty and will be sentenced later this week.

Aaron John Sasser

On or around April 3, 2026, Aaron John Sasser, 36, of Finksburg, Maryland, allegedly sent numerous threatening messages to employees of PrizePicks, a company based in Atlanta, Georgia, via the company's online customer service chat. Directing his messages to multiple specific PrizePicks employees, Sasser allegedly wrote, among other messages, "You better leave town because I'm driving down to Atlanta to blow up the PrizePicks headquarters and then I'll head to your house, tie you up and rape your wife in front of you. Then, I'll dismember the both of you before heading off to [Jewish PrizePicks employee's] place. I'm gonna have fun tying up [his] Zionist wife. Before that though, I'm gonna cut [his] eyelids off. So he's forced to watch. Then I'm gonna blow his f--king body up in the name of Palestine because he's a Zionist piece of s--t and every last one of them are going to die."

Sasser was arrested on a criminal complaint on April 6, 2026, and his charges are currently pending.

Christopher Robertson

On July 30, 2025, staff members at the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta notified security staff that they observed a man, later identified as Christopher Robertson, 43, of Fairburn, Georgia, allegedly wandering around the parking lot inside the secure area of its Midtown Atlanta facility. Security staff met Robertson in the parking lot, who allegedly stated that he was "the official spokesperson for the white race" and that he wanted to speak with a high-ranking Jewish official.

After being asked to leave, Robertson allegedly drove to The Temple, a Jewish synagogue, also located in Midtown Atlanta. At The Temple, Robertson encountered two staff members and asked to speak to a rabbi. Robertson allegedly made derogatory remarks about Jewish people and ranted about the decline of the white race. An Atlanta Police Department officer was present inside The Temple, and Robertson left.

On July 31, 2025, Robertson allegedly entered a Jewish Chabad building in Peachtree City, Georgia. The Chabad rabbi called 911 while members of the staff barricaded themselves in an office. Robertson allegedly recorded the encounter and posted it on Facebook. In the post, Robertson identified himself as the "official delegate of the white race" and told the rabbi that Jewish people were on the "verge of extermination." After police arrived at the Chabad, Robertson left.

Robertson allegedly used several social media accounts to post antisemitic and threatening video posts before and immediately after these incidents. On July 24, 2025, Robertson allegedly posted a video to Facebook in which he chanted, "This is not Israel. Jews don't have no protection. F--k the Jews, and f--k you if you Jewish, b--ch. Hey, f--k the Jews, f--k you if you Jewish. Hey, one shot, two shot, three shot, leave you in the sewage." On July 28, 2025, Robertson allegedly posted on Facebook a photo of himself holding a black pistol while speaking about the "cultural genocide" of the white race. A caption on the video read, "I will not tolerate cultural genocide get that understood -- I will fight for it, I will die for it, I will kill for it."

Robertson was arrested on a criminal complaint on August 1, 2025, and a federal grand jury later indicted him on two counts of communicating interstate threats. Robertson has been detained since his initial arrest, and his charges are currently pending.

Matthew Alan Souza

On or about July 15, 2025, Matthew Alan Souza, 25, of Acworth, Georgia, posted on X: "I just want more Jews dead / The more Jew lives I take / The better a place the world can be / Death to the Jewish people." One week later, Souza posted, "Death to every Jew breathing / I can't wait for the war of America against Israel / The day I snipe a Jew will put a huge smile on my face."

On June 11, 2026, Souza pled guilty to two counts of communicating interstate threats. He has been detained since May 8, 2026, and is scheduled to be sentenced on July 14, 2026.

Each case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel Grill is prosecuting the case against Hadley, Assistant U.S. Attorney Benjamin Wylly is prosecuting the case against Sasser, Assistant U.S. Attorneys Brent Alan Gray and Bret R. Hobson are prosecuting the case against Robertson, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Chloe Smith and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Conor Woods are prosecuting the case against Souza.

Members of the public are reminded that the defendants who have not yet pled guilty are presumed innocent of the charges, and the government bears the burden to prove the defendants' guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.

For further information please contact the U.S. Attorney's Public Affairs Office at [email protected] or (404) 581-6185. The Internet address for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia is http://www.justice.gov/usao-ndga.