{"id":117557,"date":"2019-10-17T12:49:31","date_gmt":"2019-10-17T19:49:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=117557"},"modified":"2019-10-17T14:22:44","modified_gmt":"2019-10-17T21:22:44","slug":"student-made-bomb-threat-to-lsu-tiger-stadium-because-of-losing-bet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/student-made-bomb-threat-to-lsu-tiger-stadium-because-of-losing-bet\/","title":{"rendered":"Alabama Student Called in Bomb Threat to LSU Tiger Stadium Because Friend was Losing Bet"},"content":{"rendered":"

A student at the University of Alabama is suspected of dialing in a hoax bomb threat to the Louisiana State University\u2019s Tiger Stadium in a bid to halt Saturday\u2019s game against the University of Florida.<\/p>\n

\"Connor
Connor Croll could be prosecuted under Louisiana\u2019s Terrorizing law, which means he could face up to 15 years in prison. (Image: New York Post)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Freshman Connor Croll, 19, was arrested Sunday morning on the UA campus in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He told police he needed to stop the game because his friend was going to lose big.<\/p>\n

Presumably his friend had backed the Gators. Despite the bomb threat, the game continued uninterrupted and LSU ran out of there a comfortable winner, 42-28.<\/p>\n

According to a warrant filed by the 19th Judicial District Court in East Baton Rouge Parish, Croll called Baton Rouge Police Department\u2019s non-emergency line mid-game and said, \u201cThere is a bomb in the stadium.\u201d<\/p>\n

Terrorizing Law<\/strong><\/h2>\n

But he was apparently calling from a number that was directly traceable to him. He was booked into jail on Sunday morning, where he is being held without bond. He is expected to face trial in Louisiana, although it\u2019s currently unclear what he will be charged with.<\/p>\n

If charged under Louisiana\u2019s Terrorizing law, he could face a maximum 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $15,000.<\/p>\n

The Terrorizing law concerns anyone who \u201cintentionally communicate[s] information of a crime of violence, which causes the public to be in sustained fear for their safety, causes the evacuation of a building, or other serious disruption to the general public.\u201d<\/p>\n

We are aware of the arrest of a UA freshman over the weekend,’ said a UA spokesman in an official statement. \u201cThreats and pranks can have serious ramifications and necessitate an appropriate response. The university and UAPD are cooperating fully with the investigation, but we cannot provide any additional details on a pending matter.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cUA will follow its student conduct policies and procedures. The LSU community has always been gracious to us, and we regret these events.\u201d<\/p>\n

Immediate Sweep of Stadium<\/strong><\/h2>\n

LSU said it could not comment on the case or specific security measures, but praised the response of law enforcement agencies to the situation.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn this case, protocol was followed efficiently and effectively to quickly ascertain the source of the threat,\u201d read a statement. \u201cThat protocol including an immediate sweep of the stadium and a multi-agency investigation, which led to the suspect being identified within minutes and arrested soon thereafter.<\/p>\n

There is nothing more important than the safety and well-being of the public on campus,\u201d LSU added.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Purdue University in Indiana and St. Joseph\u2019s University in Pennsylvania recently banned<\/a> their students from placing bets involving school teams in their respective states’ newly launched sports betting markets.<\/p>\n

But it should be noted that sports betting is still illegal in Alabama<\/a>, which means Croll\u2019s friend likely placed his bet through the black market — although Louisiana\u2019s Terrorizing law is probably a matter of greater concern for Croll at the moment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A student at the University of Alabama is suspected of dialing in a hoax bomb threat to the Louisiana State University\u2019s Tiger Stadium in a bid to halt Saturday\u2019s game against the University of Florida. Freshman Connor Croll, 19, was arrested Sunday morning on the UA campus in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. 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