FBI Investigating Anti-Semitic Messages At Princeton University

Princeton, NJ -- Princeton University is among several universities investigating the anonymous delivery of anti-semitic messages to its printers.

Hackers remotely accessed printers on the University’s campus and printed an anti-semitic message. The message was discovered by several employees at the University on Thursday and Friday.

The FBI is aiding the investigation, and efforts are underway to prevent any further messages from getting through.

"Princeton regards any actions making the atmosphere intimidating, threatening or hostile to individuals as serious offenses," Michele Minter, vice provost for institutional equity and inclusion, said in a statement. "These flyers are offensive and contrary to the values of the University, which is committed to creating and maintaining an environment free from discrimination and harassment. Princeton attaches great importance to mutual respect, and we deplore expressions of hatred directed against any individual or group."

She also said confidential counseling is available through Counseling and Psychological Services, the Carebridge program and the Office of Religious Life.

Students told CBS 3 they felt this wasn’t reflective of the atmosphere at the University, which is located in the town that serves as a sanctuary city for illegal immigrants. They said there has been backlash to the message on social media.

Anyone with knowledge of the distribution of the messages is asked to contact the Department of Public Safety at 609-258-1000.

Anyone receiving such messages is asked to contact either Public Safety; Debbie Bazarsky, manager of diversity and inclusion in the Office of Human Resources at (609) 258-9460; Cheri Burgess, director of institutional equity at 609-258-8504; or the University Hotline at 866-478-9804.