A Kentucky man has been charged with making threats to a Louisiana school.
Brian Adams, a 22-year-old from Paintsville, Kentucky, was indicted on June 30, 2022 by a federal grand jury for communication of interstate threats to kidnap or injure, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 875(c).
According to the indictment, Adams transmitted a threat to a fifth-grade class at the Laureate Academy Charter School on or about October 14, 2020. At the time, the school was conducting class virtually over Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, Adams is alleged to have used racial epithets and threats against the students. The grand jury also made a special finding that Adams selected the fifth-grade class as the object of his threat because of the actual and perceived race of the students and teachers.
If convicted of this offense, Adams faces a maximum sentence of 5 years, a fine of up to $250,000, up to 1 year of supervised release, and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans reiterated that the indictment is merely an allegation and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
This case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorneys Tracey N. Knight and Jonathan L. Shih are in charge of the prosecution.
Adams is currently facing the charges. The outcome of the case is pending.
Defendant: Brian Adams
Criminal Charges: Communication of interstate threats to kidnap or injure (18 U.S.C. § 875(c))
City and State: New Orleans, Louisiana
Exact Date: June 30, 2022 (indictment date)
Sentence or Outcome: Currently pending
Dollar Amounts: $250,000 (fine), $100 (mandatory special assessment fee)
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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