GRAND RAPIDS, MI— A Pickford man accused of making violent threats online has been indicted by a federal grand jury.
Seann Pietila is charged with two counts of transmitting threatening communications in interstate commerce and one count of threat to kill or injure by means of fire.
Pietila allegedly talked on Instagram about committing acts of violence to kill other people. He also allegedly sent messages about neo-nazism, antisemitism, glorification of past mass shooters, and a desire and intent to mimic past mass shooters.
A note on his phone identified an East Lansing synagogue, a date, and a list of equipment.
Pietila faces up to 20 years in prison and a $750,000 fine if convicted as charged.
