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Michigan Mother Jailed for False Bomb Threats at School

1/18/2026

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Crystal Royster, a Michigan mother, was sentenced to 14 days in jail and 18 months of probation after pleading guilty to false bomb threats that disrupted her daughter's high school play.
The threats followed her daughter's illness and barring from performing, prompting evacuation of over 700 students and staff from Lake Shore High School.
The court ordered Royster to complete an impulse control class and avoid contact with the victims.

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Story summary

Crystal Royster, a Michigan mother, was sentenced to 14 days in jail and 18 months of probation after pleading guilty to false bomb threats that disrupted her daughter's high school play.
The threats followed her daughter's illness and barring from performing, prompting evacuation of over 700 students and staff from Lake Shore High School.
The court ordered Royster to complete an impulse control class and avoid contact with the victims.