A San Luis Obispo man accused of threatening on social media to bomb local synagogues is facing federal charges.

Elijah Alexander King, 26, was arraigned Tuesday on one count of threats and false information regarding fire and explosives, one count of threats by interstate communication, and one count of false information and hoaxes. He pleaded not guilty.

San Luis Obispo County District Attorney's Office

According to the federal grand jury indictment against him, on August 28, King posted the threat on X under the account name “Billy Badass.” The post reportedly read, “I’m gonna blow up every synagogue in a 20-mile radius.” He also reportedly posted, “This is a real threat send the police and report me for terrorism.”

Authorities say, about ten minutes after the posts, King used his c

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