Man Who Threatened 'South Park' Creators Gets 25 Years In Prison

A 21-year-old man who admitted posting online threats against the creators of the animated TV series "South Park" was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in prison.

Zachary Adam Chesser encouraged violent jihadists to attack "South Park" writers for an episode that depicted the Prophet Mohammed in a bear suit, court documents said.

He posted online messages that included the writers' home addresses and urged online readers to "pay them a visit," the documents said.

"His actions caused people throughout the country to fear speaking out -- even in jest -- to avoid being labeled as enemies who deserved to be killed," U.S. Attorney Neil MacBride said. "The fact that a young man from Northern Virginia could support such violence and terror is a sobering reminder of the serious threat that homegrown jihadists pose to this country."

Not sure why you've brought the person's mother into this, nor your choice to insult her. Does the article indicate the convict's mother's involvement?

Without emoticons, you might be taken seriously.

http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/02/...ml?hpt=T2#



I'm glad to see that this son of a bitch got what he deserved.
What a stupid kid...

Now we know, dont mess with South Park...

Don't mess with writers. While the benefits our society gives them in terms of copyright duration and ex post facto extension far exceed reason, being sure they are free to speak is of paramount importance. No one should have to fear physical violence for what they say, even if they may be ridiculing a religion by caricaturing its deity.

I completely agree.

The listed charges are,

"Chesser pleaded guilty in October to providing material support to terrorists, communicating threats and soliciting others to threaten violence. The three charges carried a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison."

I don't see how he was providing material to support terrorists? Also since when is a threat a jail-able offense? I thought the only person you couldn't make threats against was the president?

I believe providing Trey Parker and Matt Stone's addresses may be considered material support. Don't know for sure if thats the case though.

Either way, I'm glad he got 25 years. Make an example of him, and show that this kind of shit will not be tolerated in the US.