A 58-year-old North Carolina man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly mailing antisemitic letters containing threats of violence to Jewish organizations and individuals in South Florida.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on November 9, 2026, that Brian Charles faces a federal charge of mailing threatening communications following an investigation into letters sent in July to several recipients in the region.
The organizations targeted allegedly included the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, the American Jewish Committee’s Palm Beach office and the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).
Two additional letters were reportedly sent to individuals protected by the U.S. Secret Service.
Letters Contained Antisemitic Messages and Threats
According to federal authorities, the letters contained identical antisemitic messages, a graphic image and explicit threats of violence against Jewish people.
One letter sent to the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach included language threatening Jewish individuals and accusing them of wrongdoing.
The correspondence reportedly carried the title, “The punishment of my wicked Jews in the American government.”
Investigators said the letters were mailed in July 2026 to recipients located within the Southern District of Florida.
Investigation Identified the Suspect
Charles was staying in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area at the time of the alleged incidents.
According to court records, he allegedly wrote his own name on the letters. Investigators also used fingerprint evidence to connect him to the correspondence.
The FBI Miami Field Office led the investigation, with assistance from the U.S. Secret Service.
Following his arrest in North Carolina, Charles made an initial court appearance in the Western District of North Carolina. After being transferred to South Florida, he was ordered detained by the court.
Defendant Previously Faced Threatening-Communications Charges
Federal court records also reference a previous case involving Charles.
In 2018, he pleaded guilty to five counts of mailing threatening communications and received a sentence of 542 days in prison, followed by three years of probation.
The complaint in the current case states that he subsequently violated probation multiple times.
The earlier case is separate from the new indictment, which concerns the alleged letters sent in July 2026.
Federal Charge Carries Potential Five-Year Sentence
Charles has been charged with mailing threatening communications. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison.
Acting U.S. Attorney Yara Lorenzo Klukas announced the indictment alongside FBI Miami Special Agent in Charge Brett Skiles.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Edward N. Stamm is prosecuting the case.
The Department of Justice emphasized that an indictment is an allegation, not a finding of guilt. Charles is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
South Florida Jewish Institutions Targeted
The alleged threats involved organizations with important roles in South Florida’s Jewish community.
Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach serves as a place of remembrance and education about the Holocaust. The American Jewish Committee works on behalf of Jewish communities and against antisemitism, while AIPAC advocates for strong U.S.-Israel relations.
The case underscores continuing concerns about threats directed at Jewish institutions and community organizations.
Federal authorities said the investigation remains part of broader efforts to protect Jewish communities and individuals from targeted threats and violence.
Credit: The Times of Israel
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