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According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, WKRN alerted the Tennessee Department of Safety of Homeland Security to an email from Nathan Semans.
The THP released the contents of the email: "Look if you don’t run story I’m going to state capital to blow someone’s brain out. I don’t look good at the moment cause the tyranny of what trump did, the nature of this call is secret. You think I’m kidding trump belongs in the dumpster from a cool kid. Knock it off I’m human. I’ll immediately leave this country on a double once my passport clears, I’m sick of this nonsense and bologna hanging around that trumps the perfect American, hallelujah against trump I recommend you forward to the table of the news room or I join ISIS to seek revenge.”
Troopers made contact with Semans at around 2:30 p.m. where they say he admitted to making the threat and claim about joining ISIS. While at his Waverly home, the THP says he said he didn't own any guns, was apologetic and called the station back to say he was just kidding.
At around 10:45 p.m., THP Special Operations served warrants on Semans charging him with Commission of Act of Terrorism. His house was searched, and a cell phone and tablet were taken for further investigation. No weapons were found.
“This is a textbook example of 'See Something, Say Something.' We encourage anyone who witnesses something or learns of information that doesn’t add up, that can or will bring harm to someone, to please contact law enforcement to investigate. We take all threats seriously. I especially want to thank all the dedicated employees, agencies, and elected officials that worked quickly and diligently to bring this man into custody," said Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long.
Authorities transported Semans to the Humphreys County Jail, where he is being held on a $1 million bond. The United States Secret Service is also expected to follow up on the investigation.
Man jailed on $1M bond for threat to 'blow someone's brain out' if station won't air story
A man is behind bars on a $1 million bond after a Nashville news organization received a threatening email on Wednesday if they did not air a story. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, WKRN alerted the Tennessee Department of Safety of Homeland Security to an email from Nathan Semans...
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