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MineralMan

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5. Here is a link to what a terroristic threat is:
Thu Feb 22, 2018, 02:06 PM
Feb 2018
https://criminallaw.com/categories/federal-crimes/terrorism-threats

WHAT IS A TERRORIST THREAT?
Terrorism threats, or terroristic threats, involve threats to cause a crime of violence and often involve the evacuation of premises, buildings, places of assembly; other threats are meant to cause serious public interference in an intentionally reckless manner.
Terrorism threats have increased greatly since the 9/11 acts of terrorism.
About Terrorist Threats:

“Making a terrorist threat” is a broad term that is applicable at the state and federal levels.
Terrorist threats may have numerous meanings that may be applied to various and specific situations.
Terrorist threats may be applicable to bomb threats, hate crimes and violence in general.
The meaning of terrorist threats varies according to each state’s statutes.
The meaning of terrorist threats may generally be said to include acts of violence that terrorize individuals and the public in general.

What May Be Included in a Terrorist Threat:

A specific threat to commit a crime that is likely to harm others, resulting in injury or death.
The threat was intended to be perceived as a threat.
The threat is specific and clear.
Fear was induced in the victim by the threat and the victim believed the threat could be carried out.
The threat was possible and viable.
like it....big K & R... dhill926 Feb 2018 #1
Another K & R shraby Feb 2018 #2
I had a death threat against me. Initech Feb 2018 #3
It crosses no line at all. Death threats are crimes. MineralMan Feb 2018 #4
Oh I agree enough is enough. Initech Feb 2018 #6
Those subtle threats are not what I'm talking about. MineralMan Feb 2018 #7
Yeah absolutely. Agree 100%. Initech Feb 2018 #8
That phenomenon has its own name: Stochastic Terrorism Saviolo Feb 2018 #18
Thats correct. Stardust1 Feb 2018 #25
I couldn't agree more..... ollie10 Feb 2018 #13
Death threats are criminal and have been for a very long time. nt. Mariana Feb 2018 #12
Here is a link to what a terroristic threat is: MineralMan Feb 2018 #5
Those that make death threats Butterflylady Feb 2018 #9
yessir spanone Feb 2018 #10
I just replied to a post on FB Runningdawg Feb 2018 #11
This will fit the FBI's mission of threat assessment nicely. I'm with you on this. ancianita Feb 2018 #14
re: internet threats DV1 Feb 2018 #15
No, you're incorrect. A court order forces web providers to produce. MineralMan Feb 2018 #16
SCOTUS DV1 Feb 2018 #24
Mineral Man - it's not only a crime, it's also a moral blight on our society. KY_EnviroGuy Feb 2018 #17
You're exactly right. MineralMan Feb 2018 #20
Ray Andreas threat being spread around the US right now Chakaconcarne Feb 2018 #19
First time I've seen the name. Do you have a link I could visit? MineralMan Feb 2018 #22
Excellent idea! Any suggestions of where to go to spot these threats? nt LAS14 Feb 2018 #21
I'm absolutely with you on this. defacto7 Feb 2018 #23
Works for me. KnR Hekate Feb 2018 #26
Can someone be held liable for "liking" a threatening post or tweet? ecstatic Feb 2018 #27
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