"The Court finds that the defendant is competent and capable of entering an informed plea, is aware of the nature of the charges and consequences of the plea, that the plea is knowing and voluntary and is supported by an independent basis in fact containing each of the essential elements of the offense and orders that the defendant shall be adjudged guilty of the offense,"
"Online death threats are sadly pretty commonplace in the gaming space, though it's not often they go to court and someone is sentenced. A lot of people view this toxicity as just an expected part of being online, so it's often allowed to permeate without any consequences. You can check most social media sites and find anonymous profiles throwing them out left and right."
Jayden Griffin, a 19-year-old from South Dakota, pleaded guilty to sending death threats to Epic Games and faces up to five years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and up to three years of supervised release after his sentence. Griffin was charged in December 2024 for messages sent to Epic Games employees between October and November 2024 and admitted he intended the messages to be viewed as threats when sent. The court found Griffin competent, determined the plea was knowing and voluntary, and adjudged him guilty. Online death threats in the gaming community are common and frequently target developers, creators, critics, and journalists.
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