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If someone calls the FBI pretending to be someone else and threatens a terrorist attack, they could potentially be charged under several federal laws including:
18 U.S.C. Β§ 875 - This statute criminalizes transmitting in interstate or foreign commerce any communication containing any threat to kidnap any person or any threat to injure the person of another. A conviction under this law can result in a fine or imprisonment up to five years, or both.
18 U.S.C. Β§ 912 - As mentioned in posts on X, this law addresses the impersonation of an officer or employee of the United States. Pretending to be a federal agent with the intent to intimidate or deceive could lead to a penalty of up to three years in prison.
18 U.S.C. Β§ 1038 - This section deals with false information and hoaxes related to terrorism. Providing false information or hoaxes regarding terrorist acts can lead to imprisonment for up to five years, or if such conduct occurs after a conviction under this section or after the person has made such a threat, up to ten years.
18 U.S.C. Β§ 35 - This statute covers threats against the President and successors to the Presidency, but can be broadly interpreted to cover threats against the security of the United States or its officials, potentially including threats to national infrastructure.
18 U.S.C. Β§ 2332a - Although primarily focused on the use, attempted use, or conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction, it can also apply if the threat involves such devices or if it's part of a broader scheme to intimidate or coerce a civilian population or influence government policy through intimidation or coercion.
18 U.S.C. Β§ 876 - While this law focuses on mailing threatening communications, its principles might be extended to electronic communications threatening terrorism, given the context of modern communication methods.
The FBI would consider such threats very seriously, especially given the nature of impersonation and the potential disruption or harm such threats could cause. The exact charges would depend on the specifics of the threat, the intent behind it, and how it was conveyed. Additionally, state laws might also come into play depending on where the threat was made from or directed to, but federal jurisdiction would likely take precedence due to the nature of the threat involving terrorism.