What happened: A Kansas man was charged with sending antisemitic death threats to conservative commentator and Boca Raton resident Ben Shapiro, including an online countdown to Yom Kippur, court records show.
Background: The threats posted on X included a countdown to an apparent target date and specifically referenced Shapiro’s Jewish faith, according to investigators. The affidavit says the posts threatened to kll Shapiro and repeatedly mentioned “51 days” or “52 days left.” Investigators say the countdown, based on posts made July 31 through Aug.
21 or 22 — dates that fall around Yom Kippur, the Jewish holiday. The person behind the posts was identified as Korby Allen Strube, 29, of Horton, Kansas, according to the affidavit.
Investigators say the X account, which has since been deleted, using the name “Korby,” contained personal information that helped lead them to Strube. The account included his name, age, and information about relatives.
Records from X, Google and Starlink were then used to further connect the account to Strube. 1, the same day most of the threatening posts were made.
Investigators say the subscriber information, address, and associated email accounts were consistent with other records identifying Strube.
The available details are limited to the information verified at publication time. Readers should expect updates as the matter develops.
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