federal court
Zachary Newell, a 26-year-old from North Carolina, received a two-year federal prison sentence for posting online threats to shoot up a preschool and kill Black children. The threats, made on YouTube in August 2025, targeted at least 20 Black preschool students and included graphic descriptions of violence. Prosecutors described the posts as racially motivated.
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Michael Smith, a 54-year-old from North Carolina, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud for using AI-generated songs and bots to generate over $8 million in royalties from streaming services. The plea came before U.S. District Judge John G. Koeltl, with sentencing set for July 29.