NEW YORK CITY – Juan Thompson, a Missouri man, has been charged with cyberstalking a former romantic interest by making bomb threats to Jewish Community Centers in her name.
According to the complaint unsealed in Manhattan federal court, Thompson allegedly sent defamatory emails and faxes to Victim-1’s employer, made false reports of criminal activity by Victim-1, and made at least eight bomb threats to JCCs in Victim-1’s name.
The investigation, led by the FBI and the NYPD, revealed that Thompson’s harassment of Victim-1 began shortly after their romantic relationship ended in 2016.
Thompson allegedly used his social media account to send emails and faxes to Victim-1’s employer, including one email in July 2016 that made false allegations about Victim-1, including that she had broken the law.
In October 2016, an IP address that traced back to Thompson’s residence was used to report falsely that Victim-1 possessed child pornography.
Thompson was arrested in St. Louis, Missouri, this morning and is expected to be presented there later today. U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said, “Everyone deserves to be free from fear and discrimination based on religion, race, or ethnicity; that is fundamental to who we are as a nation.”
FBI Assistant Director-in-Charge William F. Sweeney Jr. added, “Thompson’s alleged pattern of harassment not only involved the defamation of his female victim, but his threats intimidated an entire community.”
Police Commissioner James P. O’Neill said, “We will continue to pursue those who peddle fear, making false claims about serious crimes.”
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Cybercrime, Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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