Four Students Charged in Wayne County School Threat Case

Published on December 09, 2021

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged four juvenile respondents today. The four cases involved alleged threats of violence against multiple Wayne County Schools.

Juveniles do not receive adult sentences. Upon conviction, the judge will fashion a sentence considering the crime committed, and the rehabilitation of the juvenile offender.

Juveniles Charged for Conduct on December 4, 5, 6, 2021. *

1. Male (DOB:01/25/2007), Student at Wilson Middle School, Wyandotte
   Charged for Alleged Conduct on December 5, 2021 - Intentional Threat to Commit Act of Violence Against School, School Employees or Students and Malicious Use of a Telecommunications Device. *
   • Bond: $5,000/10%
   • Next Court Date: Pre-Trial on December 15, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. before Referee Charles Wilson.
2. Male (DOB: 09/08/2006), Student at Central High School, Detroit
   Charged for Alleged Conduct on December 6, 2021 - Intentional Threat to Commit Act of Violence Against School, School Employees or Students and Malicious Use of a Telecommunications Device. *
   • Bond: $5,000/10%
   • Next Court Date: Pre-Trial on December 13, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. before Referee Karen Braxton.
3. Female (DOB: 05/04/2004), Student at East English Village Preparatory Academy, Detroit
   Charged for Alleged Conduct on December 4, 2021 - Intentional Threat to Commit Act of Violence Against School, School Employees or Students and Malicious Use of a Telecommunications Device. *
   • Bond: $5,000/10%
   • Next Court Date: December 15, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. before Referee Charles Wilson.
4. Male (DOB: 11/14/2005), Student at Martin Luther King High School, Detroit Charged for Alleged
   Conduct on December 6, 2021 - False Report or Threat of Terrorism and Malicious Use of a Telecommunications Device.*
   • Bond: $5,000/10%
   • Next Court Date: Pre-Trial on January 12, 2022 before Referee Nicholas Hathaway.

"We have charged 20 youth in the last few days with crimes relating to school threats. Much has been written about these types of cases lately yet still these serious events continue to happen," said Prosecutor Worthy. "Since 2018 this office has attempted to reach and educate every parent with our "School Threat Letters". The letter is translated into five languages. I have personally visited almost every jurisdiction in Wayne County. Quelling school threats is going to take the work of all of us. It is also going to take facing head on the access our children have for guns and their fascination with them."

* The charges are allegations and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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