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Kentucky Minor Facing Charges After 'Cat in the Hat' Trend Circulates Online

Police said the FBI helped identify the suspect after a nationwide TikTok trend prompted threats that forced schools to take precautions.

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A Kentucky minor is facing criminal charges after social media threats referencing "The Cat in the Hat" prompted an investigation involving local police and the FBI.

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Kentucky minor facing charges after 'Cat in the Hat' trend circulates online

A Kentucky minor is facing criminal charges after social media threats referencing "The Cat in the Hat" prompted an investigation involving local police and the FBI.

·Louisville, United States
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FBI helps ID suspect in 'Cat in the Hat' threats against Jessamine County schools

A minor will face criminal charges after "Cat in the Hat" social media threats targeted Jessamine County schools, Nicholasville Police say.

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It began as an Irish joke. Now the 'Cat in the Hat' hoax has U.S. teens in handcuffs.

An Irish AI hoax has spread to 12 U.S. states, with 10+ minors arrested or detained over fake 'Cat in the Hat' school threats. Here's what's verified.

·New York, United States
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Latin Times broke the news in New York, United States on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
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