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CBS News
a day ago
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- CBS News
Dearborn man accused of threatening kids, parents at Bloomfield Hills synagogue pleads guilty to gun crime
A Dearborn man who reportedly made antisemitic threats outside of an Oakland County synagogue has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing firearms, federal officials said. Hassan Chokr, 37, pleaded guilty Wednesday to being a felon in possession of a firearm after possessing multiple firearms inside a gun store. Chokr is accused of making racist and antisemitic threats to parents, children and security personnel at a parking lot at Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Hills on the morning of Dec. 2, 2022. After being asked to leave the synagogue's property, officials say Chokr went to a gun store in Dearborn and attempted to purchase three firearms. While at the store, U.S. attorneys say Chokr held all three guns and "at times pointed it and pulled the trigger." Chokr, who is a convicted felon, is accused of lying about his eligibility to possess firearms. While waiting for the results of his background check, officials claim Chokr said he would "even the score" and use the guns for "God's wrath." The store denied Chokr's firearms purchase after the background check. Chokr was charged by Oakland County prosecutors with two counts of ethnic intimidation. "Chokr's attempt to purchase several deadly firearms in an apparent attempt to follow through on his menacing threats against parents and preschoolers as they walked into a place of worship represents every American's worst nightmare. And we will not allow anyone to terrorize our Jewish neighbors. We are committed to protecting every American and their right to live and worship free of fear," said U.S. Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr. in a statement. Chokr will be sentenced on Sept. 24. He faces up to 15 years in prison.
The Sun
a day ago
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- The Sun
Moment vile passenger tells woman ‘I'll follow you home & kill you' in disturbing rant on train as pals try to stop him
Ethan Singh, News Reporter Published: Invalid Date, SHOCKING footage shows the moment a vile passenger told a woman "I'll follow you home and kill you" during a disturbing rant on a train. The dramatic outburst was caught on camera by two women with the man repeatedly shouting threats as his mates desperately tried to shut him up. 5 5 5 The incident unfolded on a train between Cardiff Central and Swindon on May 18. He is thought to be named 'Elijah' after his friends referred to him by the name multiple times during the confrontation. In the footage, 'Elijah' can be heard screaming: "I'll kill you. I'll kill your boyfriend. I'll follow you. I'll follow you to your house. "I'll follow you to your boyfriend's house, I'll kill your boyfriend. Whatever bro." His pals then try to calm him down saying "what are you doing" and "you're being filmed". Another says "you're embarassing us" as he continued ranting uncontrollably at the pair of scared women. But 'Elijah' kept repeating "I ain't embarassing no one" as he went on with his foul mouthed tirade. Eyewitnesses claim the crazed passenger had earlier demanded a group of women tell him who was the most attractive out of him and his mates. During the verbal scuffle, the unhinged commuter added: "If those two girls want to move, you can go. "I'm not going to f***ing stop you from going." The female passengers then pointed out that they "shouldn't be the ones to move". Moment woman wrestles & fights off railway staff to hold up entire train so late pals can board - leading to her ARREST That's when the uncouth passenger dramatically clutches his hand to his mouth in mock shock. It's also alleged that 'Elijah' chucked dried chewing gum at another woman during the journey, leaving her in tears. Outraged social media users have branded the passenger "cowardly" and "immature" following the shocking outburst. One person said "absolutely appalling behaviour" seen in public. Another added: "He's clearly emotionally mature hopefully his mother sees this and puts him right". A third said: "At least his friends were trying to stop him. Very immature young man." The British Transport Police (BTP) are investigating the confrontation believed to have taken place on the evening of May 18. The BTP told The Sun that the man has not yet been identified and no arrests have been made. A spokeswoman for the force said: "We're aware of a video circulating on social media showing a woman being repeatedly threatened by a man on a train. "There is absolutely no place for violent or intimidating behaviour on the railway network, and we encourage the victim or anyone who witnessed the incident to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 271 of 18 May. "You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111." 5 5
Washington Post
a day ago
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- Washington Post
A teen threatened to shoot up his school. Is keeping him in jail the answer?
Alex Ye's crime was clear. In online messages, a book he was writing and statements made to others, the 19-year-old had mentioned shooting up his school so often that he was charged and convicted of making a threat of mass violence. How to punish him was not. 'There are no good options in this case,' Maryland Judge Jill Cummins said this week moments before imposing her sentence. 'I'm sitting here struggling — and I want to be quite clear, struggling — to determine what is the best outcome. And I have to figure out the best outcome for this community as well as for Mr. Ye.'
Washington Post
2 days ago
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- Washington Post
Sharp spike in threats to judges prompts calls for more security
A spike in threats against federal judges since President Donald Trump took office is prompting calls for new funding and security measures, with current and former jurists, lawmakers, and law enforcement officials saying existing protections are not enough. The U.S. Marshals Service investigated 373 separate threats to judges in the first five months of 2025, compared with 509 probes all of last year, according to agency data that U.S. District Judge Esther Salas of New Jersey shared with The Washington Post. The threats targeted 277 judges, some of whom were threatened more than once, compared with 379 judges threatened in all of 2024.
CTV News
2 days ago
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- CTV News
Man charged after online threats linked to Orillia assault case: OPP
An Oro-Medonte man has been criminally charged after police say threatening messages were posted online, targeting individuals involved in an assault investigation in Orillia. According to provincial police, officers launched an investigation on Thursday after being notified of threats made on social media. The threats were reportedly aimed at several people connected to an assault at Couchiching Park. "Orillia OPP quickly identified a suspect, leading to an arrest," a release issued Thursday evening noted. The accused faces a charge of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
