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Jackson Fleming, 23, has been federally charged with sending the online threat that led to a lockdown at the U.S. Naval Academy in Maryland last week.

The lockdown sparked confusion and fear after reports of an active shooter led to a massive law enforcement response.

This false report was made amid a recent spike in gun violence at schools across the country.

ANNAPOLIS, MD. - Jackson Fleming, 23, of Chesterton, Indiana has been federally charged with sending the online threat that led to a lockdown at the U.S. Naval Academy in Maryland last week, according to the U.S. attorney’s office in Indiana.

Fleming’s attorney, Jonathan Bodi, told the Associated Press that "we intend to fight these charges in court vigorously."

"No one, including Jack, should be judged by a mer

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