Joshua Lowe, a 19-year-old man from Michigan, was sentenced to eight months in prison for making a false bomb threat that forced Carnival Corp. to check over 1,000 rooms on a cruise ship. The threat was sent via email in January 2024, causing disruption and anxiety for passengers and crew. The email was traced back to Lowe, who admitted to sending it because he was upset that he had to watch pets while his girlfriend’s family went on the cruise without him. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nils Kessler emphasized the seriousness of bomb threats and the need for consequences. Lowe expressed remorse in a letter to the judge, acknowledging his responsibility for the incident. The hoax did not result in physical harm, but it caused fear and wasted resources. The sentence serves as a reminder that making false threats can have serious legal repercussions.
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