Case of Alleged Threats Against Muslims at University Transferred to Trenton

The case of Adam Pyle, the Princeton Township man arrested after he allegedly interrupted a Muslim Student Association Dinner on Sept. 17 and told students that “Muslims are going to hell,” has been transferred to Mercer County Criminal Court.

Pyle appeared before Princeton Borough Municipal Court judge Bonnie L. Goldman on a summons on Monday, but his case was transferred due to the nature of the charges.

On Sept. 17, Pyle was arrested by Princeton University public safety officers and charged with bias intimidation, criminal attempt, disorderly conduct, harassment and defiant trespass, according to The Daily Princetonian.

The campus newspaper reported that Pyle attended the dinner on Sept. 17 but left the dining area and allegedly began riffling through the backpack of an MSA member. 

When approached, Pyle allegedly claimed to be a Christian, but also a member of member of the “ummah,” the global Muslim community, The Daily Princetonian reported.

He allegedly asked a member, “Why do you hate Jews,” the newspaper reported.

An MSA member quickly moved the other students present into a separate room and public safety was called. It was then that Pyle allegedly said “Muslims are going to hell” and “Death to Muslims,” and began walking toward the students, according to the newspaper.

Princeton University’s Public Safety banned Pyle from campus for the next 90 days.

Members of the MSA told The Daily Princetonian they believe this was an isolated incident.

It’s unclear how Pyle knew about the dinner or gained access.