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Kent State Student Busted for Tweeting Shooting Threat

William Koberna said he planned to 'shoot up' the campus, say officials

By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 30, 2012 1:02 AM CDT | Updated Jul 30, 2012 1:50 AM CDT

(Newser) – A 19-year-old Kent State student was busted by police at his parents' home yesterday after university officials say he tweeted that he was going to "shoot up" the campus. Sophomore William Koberna was charged with inducing panic, a felony, and aggravated menacing, reports WEWS-TV. He's scheduled to be arraigned today. He'll also face a school disciplinary hearing that could result in his expulsion. "Our students, employees, and all those who come to campus should know that their safety is our top priority. Any threat to our campus community is taken seriously and immediately investigated," said Lester Lefton, president of the Ohio university.

Sophomore William Koberna will be arraigned today.
Sophomore William Koberna will be arraigned today.   (YouTube)
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apocalypso
Jul 31, 2012 12:50 PM CDT
But if he threatened to shoot up Kent State wearing a National Guard uniform, no one would have batted an eye, JUST LIKE THEY DIDN'T WHEN IT ACTUALLY HAPPENED. yawwwwwwwn.
zaphod
Jul 30, 2012 10:00 PM CDT
as a former KSU grad student, I say he should AT LEAST be expelled. Then he should be required to learn history.
HANKHILL
Jul 30, 2012 2:10 PM CDT
hey william welcome to the nut of the day club.
 

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