UB student charged with posting threat on social media
May 22—An 18-year-old University at Buffalo student is facing a felony charge following the posting of message on social media threatening protesters who were on campus earlier this month.
Abdul K. Badjie, 18, of Newburg, was arraigned Wednesday morning before Amherst Town Court Justice Kara A. Buscaglia on one count of attempted making a terroristic threat (Class "E" felony) and one count of attempted making a threat of mass harm (violation).
The office of Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane said on May 6, Badjie made a threatening post on a social media platform that was directed toward individuals who were participating in a demonstration organized by the Jewish Student Union at University at Buffalo's North Campus. Badjie, who is a student at UB, was issued an appearance ticket.
Badjie is scheduled to return on July 18 for a felony hearing. He was released on his own recognizance under the condition that he must stay off of all UB property unless there is a specific directive from the university allowing him access.
If convicted of the highest charge, Badjie faces a maximum sentence of 4 years in prison.
Keane commended the University at Buffalo Police for their work in this investigation.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Mitchell C. Boughton of the Justice Courts Bureau.
