American man jailed for nearly 100 hoax bomb calls targeting London venues and hospitals

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American man jailed for nearly 100 hoax bomb calls targeting London venues and hospitals
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A man from New York was sentenced to a year in prison for making 95 hoax bomb calls to various UK locations, including hospitals and public venues, causing security measures and evacuations. The calls, made between October and November 2023, included threats and false claims of bombs, leading to significant police response and lockdowns. The man was convicted in the US and received two years of supervised release.

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