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An American politician who allegedly posted himself an imitation grenade has been accused of making false police report.
Leroy Schaffer, a city councilman from Minnesota, told authorities that somebody had sent him a bomb. It turned out to be a ploy to buy sympathy from people.
On July 1st, the accused had called police concerning a suspicious package he had received from Chicago. He told officers that the object maybe a bomb because he was a politician and has enemies.
Although police hesitated to open the suspicious package, Schaffer opened it by himself. However, inside was a fake grenade with a note written, “The next one will be real.”
The charade did not last long, as evidence was found in Schaffer’s own house, including address labels, that suggested he had prepared the package.
He told local media that it was to “gain sympathy from the public.” Schaffer also maintained that there are still a lot of people after him.
Schaffer is to resign his position and face charges.
By Kang Yoon-seung
(koreacolin@gmail.com)
Intern reporter
Leroy Schaffer, a city councilman from Minnesota, told authorities that somebody had sent him a bomb. It turned out to be a ploy to buy sympathy from people.
On July 1st, the accused had called police concerning a suspicious package he had received from Chicago. He told officers that the object maybe a bomb because he was a politician and has enemies.
Although police hesitated to open the suspicious package, Schaffer opened it by himself. However, inside was a fake grenade with a note written, “The next one will be real.”
The charade did not last long, as evidence was found in Schaffer’s own house, including address labels, that suggested he had prepared the package.
He told local media that it was to “gain sympathy from the public.” Schaffer also maintained that there are still a lot of people after him.
Schaffer is to resign his position and face charges.
By Kang Yoon-seung
(koreacolin@gmail.com)
Intern reporter
<한글 요약>
관심이 필요했던 정치인, 폭탄 자작극 들통
미국의 한 정치인이 관심을 받고자 스스로 폭탄 테러 자작극을 벌이다 발각되어 화제가 되고 있다.
미네소타州 시 의원인 Leroy Schaffer씨는 7월 1일 경찰에게 수상한 소포가 배달되었다고 신고를 하였다. 현장에 도착한 경찰이 시카고發로 표기된 문제의 배송물을 관찰하던 중, Schaffer씨는 돌연 상자를 열어보자고 제안을 하였다. 폭발물이 있을 수도 있다는 가능성을 제기하며 경찰이 망설이자, Schaffer씨는 스스로 상자를 개봉하였다.
상자 안에는 모형 수류탄과 “다음에는 진짜를 보낼 것”이라는 쪽지가 담겨 있었다.
하지만 이 모든 것은 사건 수사에 착수한 경찰에 의해 자자극인 것으로 결론이 났다. 결정적으로, 문제의 정치인 자택에서 소포에 붙여있는 것과 같은 스티커가 발견 되었다.
Schaffer씨는 대중의 동정심을 사기 위해 사건을 꾸몄다고 진술하면서, 여전히 누군가 자신을 죽이려 한다고 말한 것으로 나타났다.
한편 Schaffer씨는 의원직에서 사임하고, 허위 신고 등으로 기소될 예정이다.
관심이 필요했던 정치인, 폭탄 자작극 들통
미국의 한 정치인이 관심을 받고자 스스로 폭탄 테러 자작극을 벌이다 발각되어 화제가 되고 있다.
미네소타州 시 의원인 Leroy Schaffer씨는 7월 1일 경찰에게 수상한 소포가 배달되었다고 신고를 하였다. 현장에 도착한 경찰이 시카고發로 표기된 문제의 배송물을 관찰하던 중, Schaffer씨는 돌연 상자를 열어보자고 제안을 하였다. 폭발물이 있을 수도 있다는 가능성을 제기하며 경찰이 망설이자, Schaffer씨는 스스로 상자를 개봉하였다.
상자 안에는 모형 수류탄과 “다음에는 진짜를 보낼 것”이라는 쪽지가 담겨 있었다.
하지만 이 모든 것은 사건 수사에 착수한 경찰에 의해 자자극인 것으로 결론이 났다. 결정적으로, 문제의 정치인 자택에서 소포에 붙여있는 것과 같은 스티커가 발견 되었다.
Schaffer씨는 대중의 동정심을 사기 위해 사건을 꾸몄다고 진술하면서, 여전히 누군가 자신을 죽이려 한다고 말한 것으로 나타났다.
한편 Schaffer씨는 의원직에서 사임하고, 허위 신고 등으로 기소될 예정이다.
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