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A Wisconsin man arrested last fall in connection with prank Internet warnings of terrorist attacks against NFL stadiums was indicted Wednesday on a federal charge of conveying the false information.
Jake J. Brahm is accused of posting threats to detonate "dirty bombs" at seven stadiums that had games on Oct. 22, including Cleveland Browns Stadium.
Authorities said his actions wasted homeland security efforts and likened them to the "Internet version of yelling fire in a crowded theater."
However, Brahm's lawyer, Walter A. Lesnevich, said the incident was "greatly blown out of proportion."
"This was a stupid mistake by a kid that nobody took seriously," Lesnevich said.
The 22-year-old Brahm, of Wauwatosa, Wis., will plead not guilty, the lawyer said.
Jake J. Brahm is accused of posting threats to detonate "dirty bombs" at seven stadiums that had games on Oct. 22, including Cleveland Browns Stadium.
Authorities said his actions wasted homeland security efforts and likened them to the "Internet version of yelling fire in a crowded theater."
However, Brahm's lawyer, Walter A. Lesnevich, said the incident was "greatly blown out of proportion."
"This was a stupid mistake by a kid that nobody took seriously," Lesnevich said.
The 22-year-old Brahm, of Wauwatosa, Wis., will plead not guilty, the lawyer said.
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