A San Antonio man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for threatening to commit mass shootings at a 2018 NFL playoff game in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Yuttana Choochongkol, 41, was sentenced on his conviction of Threatening Interstate Communications, announced United States Attorney Scott W. Brady.
According to the information presented to the court, on January 10 and 11, 2018, Choochongkol made three threats against the athletes and attendees of the National Football League Divisional Playoff Game on Sunday, January 14, 2018. Choochongkol used the internet to send threats to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania through the KDKA.com and Heinzfield.com ‘contact us’ portals that he was going to engage in mass shootings and suicide at the game.
Assistant United States Attorney Paul E. Hull prosecuted this case on behalf of the government. In imposing the sentence, the Court noted the seriousness of the offense of sending internet communications threatening to harm fans and players participating in a public event.
U.S. Attorney Brady commended the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Yuttana Choochongokol.
The case is a reminder of the importance of taking threats seriously and the consequences of making such threats. It also highlights the important work of law enforcement agencies in investigating and prosecuting these types of crimes.
Defendant’s Real Full Name: Yuttana Choochongkol
Exact Criminal Charges: Threatening Interstate Communications
City and State: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Exact Date: January 10 and 11, 2018
Sentence or Outcome: 18 months in federal prison
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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