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Threats Made to Maine High School, Disability Services

A former Olympia, Washington resident has been sentenced to almost three years for making interstate threats against employees of a Maine organization that provides services to individuals with disabilities and a Maine high school. Jesus W. Kong, 28, was sentenced to time served and one year of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Lance E. Walker.

Kong made several threatening and harassing posts on Facebook between November 24, 2018, and January 22, 2019. In some of those posts, he threatened to harm employees of a Maine organization that provides services to individuals with disabilities. In other posts, he threatened a shooting at a Maine high school.

The threats were investigated by the FBI, the U.S. Secret Service, the Augusta Police Department, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, and the Skowhegan Police Department.

Kong has been in custody since his arrest on these charges in Olympia, Washington, on December 4, 2018. He pleaded guilty on May 26, 2021.

The case against Kong highlights the serious consequences of making threats on social media. As Kong’s case shows, law enforcement takes these threats very seriously and will prosecute those who make them to the fullest extent of the law.

Kong’s sentence sends a clear message that making threats will not be tolerated. His case serves as a reminder to be cautious when posting on social media and the serious consequences that can result from making threats.

U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced Kong’s sentencing. The case was investigated by the FBI, the U.S. Secret Service, the Augusta Police Department, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, and the Skowhegan Police Department.