A Texas man has been indicted for allegedly issuing threats to Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm and his family, members of the Louisville coaching staff and quarterback Miller Moss.
Per court records obtained by local Louisville media, 38-year-old Brian Mandel of Corpus Christi, Texas, faces six counts of terroristic threatening and one count of extortion of more than $10,000. He was indicted by a grand jury, and a warrant was issued on Monday.
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The charges relate to threats that Mandel allegedly made in the aftermath of Louisville’s 29-26 overtime loss to California on Saturday. The nature of the threats was not clear from court records, per the reports. According to Louisville’s WAVE, the alleged extortion attempt targeted Moss.
Mandel faces $100,000 bond, according to the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Louisville condemned the threats in a statement issued by Louisville athletic director Josh Heird Monday evening.
“We are aware of the recent indictment of an individual who issued threats directed at our head football coach, his wife and kids, members of his coaching staff and student-athletes. The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community remain our highest priority.
“We commend law enforcement for their swift and decisive action in addressing this matter. Threats of violence have no place in our community or in sports, and we will continue to work closely with authorities to ensure a safe environment for all.
“Our student-athletes and coaches deserve to compete, learn, and grow without fear. We are committed to supporting them and reinforcing the values of respect, integrity, and accountability that define our program.
“We ask our fans and community members to join us in fostering a culture of positivity and support, both on and off the field.”
Neither Brohm nor Moss have publicly addressed the threats as of the time of this report.