Eastpointe teen charged with making threats against MSU

Published March 1, 2025 1:37 PM EST

Hope Duncan, 18, of Eastpointe was charged with making threats against Michigan State University after the threats were discovered online Feb. 26. 

According to police, Duncan posted anonymously online, a threat to cause harm to the campus or students. The exact threat was not immediately released. 

She was charged with a single count of false report or threat of terrorism and one count of using a computer to commit a crime. Each charge faces a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in prison. 

Duncan was given a $20,000 bond and is set to return to court March 20. 

Hope Duncan

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