US EditionEx-LA Deputy Mayor Who Reported Fake Bomb Threat Gets Probation
Brian K. Williams was sentenced to one year probation, 50 hours community service, and a $5,000 fine after pleading guilty to making a false bomb threat amid personal stress.
- On Monday, a federal judge ordered Brian K. Williams, who formerly served as Los Angeles’ deputy mayor, to serve a year of probation, complete 50 hours of community service, and pay a $5,000 fine after he pleaded guilty to making a false bomb threat at City Hall in October.
- While acting as the city’s deputy mayor overseeing public safety, Williams fabricated a story during a virtual meeting on October 3, 2024, falsely claiming to have gotten a bomb threat from an unidentified caller—a claim that was later determined to be untrue.
- Court records show Williams used Google Voice to call his own city-issued cellphone, immediately alerted the LAPD chief of staff, and sent messages to senior officials describing the supposed threat.
- Prosecutors explained that Williams, who has no prior criminal history, made the threat during a period of significant personal stress and anxiety.
- Authorities explained that Williams never planned to act on the threat and highlighted that significant personal stress and mental health struggles influenced his actions.
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Ex-LA deputy mayor who reported fake bomb threat gets probation
LOS ANGELES (KESQ) - A former Los Angeles deputy mayor who admitted reporting a fake bomb threat to City Hall last year was sentenced today to community service and fined $5,000. Brian K. Williams, 61, of Pasadena was ordered to complete 50 hours of community work and to pay the fine during a year of
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Former Los Angeles official gets probation for bomb threat
(The Center Square) – Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Brian K. Williams was sentenced Monday to one year of probation and 50 hours of community service for making a false bomb threat last year at Los Angeles City Hall.
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Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Brian K. Williams was sentenced Monday to one year of probation and 50 hours of community service for making a false bomb threat last year at Los Angeles City Hall, and must also pay a $5,000 fine.
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