Minor charged in ‘Cat in the Hat’ threats against Jessamine County schools

JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — A minor has been identified and will face criminal charges in connection with social media threats targeting Jessamine County schools, the Nicholasville Police Department announced Sunday morning.

Nicholasville Police said the FBI aided in identifying the suspect following a thorough investigation into threatening messages posted on TikTok and other social media platforms as part of a nationwide trend involving “Cat in the Hat” content.

Jessamine County Schools notified families Saturday night that administrators and law enforcement were actively investigating the threats and taking appropriate precautions…

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