Ohio Schools Receive Threats, But Authorities Confirm No Credibility
TL;DR Summary
Over 50 school districts in Ohio received emails from a Russian account threatening American schools with explosives, prompting increased police patrols and investigations by local law enforcement and the FBI. However, authorities have determined that the threats have no credibility and are likely hoax emails meant to incite panic. Similar threats were also reported in Texas, with the FBI labeling them as clearly hoax threats. School districts are taking precautionary measures to ease anxiety and ensure the safety of students and the community.
- ‘No credibility’ to threats made against Ohio schools NBC4 WCMH-TV
- 'We do everything we can;' Area superintendent hopes to ease worries of community after email threat WHIO
- What we know about the Ohio school threat hoax made to dozens of public schools The Columbus Dispatch
- Threat made to Ohio schools found "not credible" WTAP
Reading Insights
Total Reads
0
Unique Readers
1
Time Saved
3 min
vs 4 min read
Condensed
87%
635 → 83 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on NBC4 WCMH-TV