1. Two men, Jahaziel Ezekiel Ramos and Desmond Babloo Singh, were sentenced for making social media threats against individuals and organizations. Ramos was sentenced to 18 months in prison, while Singh received a 24-month sentence. The threats were made through various social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat.
2. The threats were directed at specific individuals, including a local elected official, as well as organizations such as the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF) and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). The threats were deemed to be "intended to intimidate and coerce" the targeted individuals and groups.
3. The case was investigated by the FBI and prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. The sentencing of Ramos and Singh sends a strong message that making threats on social media will not be tolerated and can result in significant legal consequences.