ST. LOUIS (AP) — A former journalist accused of making threats to at least eight Jewish institutions as well as to the Anti-Defamation League's New York office has appeared before a federal judge.
Juan Thompson was handcuffed and wearing brown pants and a blue collarless shirt Friday in St. Louis. He politely answered questions.
He was charged with cyber stalking a former ex-girlfriend and was held without bail. Authorities say the threats were made in an effort to smear her.
Magistrate Judge David Noce asked if Thompson needed a public defender to represent him further. Thompson said he had "a little money" to hire a lawyer.
There were at least a half dozen supporters present who would say only that Thompson's record was clean. His lawyer refused to comment.