Suspect arrested for threatening to bomb 'Saturday Night Live' studio, police say
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A man has been arrested after allegedly threatening to bomb the "Saturday Night Live" studios and messaging the threat to a Connecticut college, two people briefed on the matter tell NBC News. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. New York Police identified the man as Michael Branham, 48, who was taken into custody by NYPD and charged after the threat was discovered Tuesday, according to a NYPD statement.
AI Summary
Main Idea: Michael Branham was arrested and charged after police say he threatened to bomb the “Saturday Night Live” studio, though officials said the threat was not credible.
Key Points:
- New York police identified Branham as the suspect and took him into custody after the threat was found.
- Court records say he was charged with falsely reporting an incident and making a threat of mass harm.
- He pleaded not guilty at arraignment on Thursday, and bail was set at $100,000.
- The case has also drawn attention because court documents and social media posts link the man to past stalking concerns involving Scarlett Johansson.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
A bomb threat against SNL can raise fear for workers, audience members, and nearby New York businesses, even when police say the threat was not credible.
Positive Impact
NYPD arrest and charges may reassure the public that threats are being investigated and can help deter similar hoaxes.
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- Primary:Michael Branhamperson
- Major:Saturday Night Livecultural institution
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- Michael BranhampersonPrimaryEvaluated
Named suspect/arrested individual at the center of the bomb-threat arrest and charges.
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The studio/show targeted by the alleged threat and a central subject of the article.
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Law-enforcement body that identified Branham, took him into custody, and charged him.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Scarlett JohanssonpersonMinorCandidate
Mentioned because court documents and social-media review connect her to the same named individual.
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Mentioned only as Scarlett Johansson’s spouse and part of the background context.
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Unnamed college that received the threat message; only a minor contextual entity.
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