AOC-Linked Woman Arrested for School Attack Plot!?

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A Brooklyn woman with ties to socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s 2018 campaign was arrested by the NYPD for posting on Instagram urging followers to “attack” a New York City high school she targeted for having Jewish students.

Story Highlights

Iman Abdul, 27, faces terroristic threat charges for an Instagram post targeting Leon M. Goldstein High School.
The post included a Google Maps screenshot with a caption urging followers to “attack” the school with “Zionist” students.
AOC’s campaign denies Abdul was ever staff, contradicting media reports describing her as a former organizer.
Arrest reflects NYPD’s swift response to rising antisemitic threats targeting NYC schools.

NYPD Arrests Woman for School Threat

Brooklyn resident Iman Abdul was arrested Friday by the NYPD’s 61st Precinct on multiple felony charges after posting a threatening Instagram story targeting Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences.

The 27-year-old faces charges including making a terroristic threat, aggravated harassment, endangering the welfare of a child, and making a threat of mass harm.

NYPD confirmed that the threatening social media post was reported, leading to Abdul’s arrest at her Brooklyn home.

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Antisemitic Post Targeted Jewish Students

Abdul’s since-deleted Instagram story featured a Google Maps screenshot of the Manhattan Beach high school, accompanied by inflammatory language.

The post read: “If anyone needs a public school in NYC to attack for whatever reason… Lexus driving Israhell loving Zionisits all attend here,” using derogatory misspellings and antisemitic tropes.

She falsely claimed students had “all” participated in Birthright trips to Israel, despite the program being unavailable to high school students under 18. This demonstrates both the malicious intent and factual inaccuracy underlying her targeting of the school.

Political Connections Under Scrutiny

Media reports describing Abdul as a former AOC campaign worker or youth organizer have sparked a dispute over her actual role in the congresswoman’s 2018 primary campaign.

AOC’s campaign issued a categorical denial, stating “This person was never staff on the campaign,” and condemned the threats as “appalling.”

However, multiple outlets maintain Abdul had some involvement in progressive political organizing, creating uncertainty about the extent of her past political activities.

The case reflects broader concerns about rising antisemitism in New York City since the October 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel. Jewish institutions and schools have faced increased threats and harassment, making a swift law enforcement response critical for community safety.

The NYPD’s rapid action and multiple felony charges demonstrate serious consequences for online threats targeting schools and vulnerable populations.

Implications for Online Threats and School Safety

This arrest establishes an important precedent for prosecuting social media posts that direct violence toward educational institutions.

The terroristic threat charge specifically addresses the post’s intent to intimidate and disrupt public services, while endangering welfare charges recognize the vulnerability of student populations. Advocacy groups had amplified screenshots of Abdul’s post, pressuring authorities to act decisively against antisemitic incitement.

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— Russell #MAGA #FJB #Never Nikki (@RussellCoffey14) August 10, 2025

Leon M. Goldstein High School, a specialized science academy, now faces heightened security concerns following the targeted threat. The incident underscores how online hate speech can translate into real-world safety risks for Jewish students and institutions across New York City’s education system.