US EditionHomeless man pleads guilty to threatening to blow up Flathead Co. courthouse
- Kermit "Ty" Poulson, a 46-year-old homeless man connected to Kalispell, pleaded guilty to making threats involving an explosive attack on the Flathead County courthouse in Montana.
- The threat stemmed from an email sent on April 25, 2023, from the Gmail account jerryleebishipjr@gmail.com to an attorney in Flathead County, as alleged in court documents.
- The case was overseen initially by U.S. Magistrate Judge Kathleen L. DeSoto, while sentencing will be decided by District Judge Dana L. Christensen, who will take into account the Sentencing Guidelines and relevant legal considerations.
- The offense of interstate communication of a threat involving explosives carries up to ten years imprisonment, a potential $250,000 fine, and up to three years supervised release.
- Poulson remains detained pending sentencing scheduled for September 18, 2025, which will determine consequences based on legal guidelines and case circumstances.
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U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme has announced that a homeless man with ties to Kalispell admitted on Tuesday that he threatened to blow up the Flathead County courthouse.Kermit Ty Poulson, 46, pleaded guilty to interstate communication of a threat to damage property by means of fire or explosive, which carries a maximum term of imprisonment of ten years, a potential fine of $250,000, and up to three years of supervised release.Prosecutors alleged in cou…
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