Michigan man pleads to making a bomb threat on the telephone in January
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Michigan man pleads to making a bomb threat on the telephone in January

New Orleans : LA : USA | Jun 03, 2012 at 1:25 PM PDT
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New Orleans Louisiana. Shawn Payton of Jackson Michigan pleaded guilty Friday in Detroit in federal court to making a bomb threat on the telephone to the Louisiana Superdome in January during a National Football League (NFL) playoff game between the Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints.

Payton pleaded guilty to one felony count of transmitting threats to injure interstate communications. The punishment Payton faces is five years in prison and a fine of $250,000.

The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) arrested Payton on January 30 in Detroit. Prosecutors said Payton called the Louisiana Superdome reception desk during the NFL playoff game January 7 to claim there was a bomb inside the stadium. The Louisina Superdome had over 70,000 person inside the building at the time of the bomb threat phone call.

The U S Attorney's Office revealed Payton made another telephone call 45 minutes later saying "severe consequences" would happen if the "stupid Southern team keeps winning." The Saints won the playoff game 45-28.

News sources New Orleans Times Picayune, Baton Rouge Advocate and Associated Press.

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George Vieto is based in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America, and is a Reporter for Allvoices.
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Posted By Adebanjos Adebanjos | 12 months ago
Excellent job my friend - rated up.
Reply By Deepizzaguy George Vieto | 12 months ago
Thank you for your kind words Adebanjos.
Posted By ahol888 Adrian Holman | 12 months ago
That's rather ironic that the guy that threatened to blow up the Superdome has the same name as the coach that blew up the Saints season with the bounty-gate scandal.
Reply By Deepizzaguy George Vieto | 12 months ago
That is true Adrian. As Robin of the Batman television series would say "Holy namesakes Batman!"
Posted By SofiaAmbrosia SofiaAmbrosia | 12 months ago
thanks for this update George; rated up!
Reply By Deepizzaguy George Vieto | 12 months ago
Thank you SofiaAmbrosia for your kind comments of support.
Posted By ahol888 Adrian Holman | 12 months ago
When did you take a picture in a luchador mask?
Reply By Deepizzaguy George Vieto | 12 months ago
That is a picture of Johnny Walker known as Mr Wrestling II from Mid South Wrestling fame.
Posted By nazish7 nazish7 | 12 months ago
Thanks for sharing update.
Reply By Deepizzaguy George Vieto | 12 months ago
You are welcome nazish7. Thank you for your kind comments of support.
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