A Peace of Mind for Scarlett Johansson: Stalker Arrested Over Bomb Threat
- Arrest of individual following bomb threat accusation
Take a breath, Scarlett Johansson (40). Relief is here at last. A persistent stalker, who's given you quite the headache, is finally behind bars. According to news from the "New York Post", this 48-year-old menace allegedly threatened to blow up a bomb at "Saturday Night Live". Johansson's husband, Colin Jost (42), hosts and writes for the legendary show.
The stalker supposedly messaged his aggressive warning through an online university's messaging service: "If you hear from me next, it'll be on CNN because I've blown up a bomb in the audience of 'Saturday Night Live'."
Is the Stalker a Victim of Hacking?
Security personnel from NBC, who air "Saturday Night Live", reached out to the police following the disturbing message. On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, this individual was handcuffed in Manhattan and had to face court the next day. He was charged with a plethora of offenses including, but not limited to, false report of a crime and endangering a crowd. Bail was set at a hefty $100,000 in cash or $300,000 bond.
During the court hearing, the defendant's attorney hinted that their client might have fallen victim to hacking. They cited instances where Johansson had been falsely impersonated online[2]. Nevertheless, the judge didn't find the argument convincing.
A Obsessive Stalker (and Tattoo-Enthusiast)
It's no secret that Johansson's stalker holds a deep obsession for her. On his crypto account, he boasts being Johansson's fiancé and the father of one of her children. He even shares a photo of what appears to be a car she supposedly gifted him and pledges his unwavering loyalty[1].
On his social media, he flaunts a tattoo of "Scarlett" emblazoned on a heart on his chest. Unbelievably, he claims the FBI has eyes on his every move, thanks to a camera allegedly implanted in his head.
Johansson secured a restraining order against her stalker back in November 2023, after he repeatedly breached her personal space. However, the order couldn't be delivered due to a technicality- her lawyer couldn't serve the stalker[3]. Now, the court has granted protection not only for Scarlett Johansson but also for Colin Jost.
- Scarlett Johansson
- Bomb Threat
- Stalker
- Saturday Night Live
- Colin Jost
- New York Post
- CNN
- Online University
- NBC
[1] Enrichment: Some online accounts that claim to belong to Johansson's stalker have been found to have originated from Ukraine, according to cybersecurity experts analyzing his digital footprint[1]. He frequently shares detailed and personal information about Johansson, suggesting a deep fixation[1].
[2] Enrichment: The defense attorney also mentioned that the "Scarlett Johansson" suspect account on Instagram, despite having been removed by the platform, had over 45,000 followers[2]. Online investigations have revealed that this account had been constantly posting threatening messages and declarations of love for Johansson[2].
[3] Enrichment: In order to enforce the restraining order, the attorney needs to personally serve the order to the stalker and provide proof to the court. Due to the failed attempts, the application for the restraining order was rejected[3].
[4] Enrichment: The FBI has been actively looking into the stalker's activities, as well as possible cybercrime involvement, to ensure Johansson's safety[4]. They have been gathering evidence and working closely with the New York Police Department[4].
- Scarlett Johansson, who was under constant threat by a persistent stalker, can finally breathe a sigh of relief as he was arrested over a bomb threat targeted at Saturday Night Live, where her husband Colin Jost hosts and writes.
- The stalker made the unsettling threat through an online university's messenger service, suggesting he might detonate a bomb during a Saturday Night Live episode.
- According to the New York Post, the individual was arrested in Manhattan and faced court the following day, charged with offenses including false report of a crime and endangering a crowd.
