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June 13, 2007

San Diego - Cristobal Fernando Gonzalez pled guilty today in federal court to Making Threatening Communications

United States Attorney Karen P. Hewitt announced that Cristobal Fernando Gonzalez pled guilty today in federal court in San Diego to Making Threatening Communications, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 875(c). Gonzalez entered his guilty plea before Magistrate Judge Barbara L. Major, subject to final acceptance of the plea by United States District Court Judge William Q. Hayes, at the time of sentencing.

As part of his guilty plea, Gonzalez admitted that on April 17, 2007, he posted a threat on the website www.creepyconfessions. Specifically, Gonzalez’ posting stated: Apr 17, 07- Hungry for sheep... I'm sick and tired of this world. People are stupid and pathetic sheep. Jesus said you were all sheep. I am the wolf. I am hungry! With my colt I'll ride to school on Thursday morning and save 50 of your pathetic souls.. like my brethen (sic) did yesterday! MOCK (sic) MY WORDS! You will know the sign for it will be written on the wall with blood! I am the son
of man... I will have my vengence (sic). Warning to all SDSU students! Gonzalez said that the threat was meant to be a hoax. Gonzalez further admitted that he posted the hoax threat shortly after the shootings that occurred at Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007, intending to draw attention to his website business.

According to Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Davene L. Finnel, who is prosecuting the case, upon learning of the threat, the SDSU Police Department immediately notified the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Gonzalez was subsequently interviewed by law enforcement agents and arrested.

United States Attorney Hewitt praised the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the SDSU Police Department for their immediate and coordinated effort to investigate this incident and achieve a swift arrest, to ensure the safety of the SDSU students and community.

Sentencing for Gonzalez is scheduled for September 4, 2007 at 9:00 a.m., before Judge William Q. Hayes.
DEFENDANT Case Number: 07CR01283
Cristobal Fernando Gonzalez
SUMMARY OF CHARGES
Making Threatening Communications Title 18, United States Code, Section 875(c) Penalties: 5 years in custody; 3 years of supervised release, $250,000 fine
PARTICIPATING AGENCIES
Federal Bureau of Investigation San Diego State University Police Department

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