Second NH man pleads guilty in scheme to threaten journalists, vandalize homes

Second NH man pleads guilty in scheme to threaten journalists, vandalize homes

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A second man has pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection with threats and vandalism targeting public radio journalists in New Hampshire.

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Prosecutors allege that four men were involved in a plot to vandalize the homes of New Hampshire Public Radio news director Daniel Barrick, reporter Lauren Chooljian and Chooljian’s parents in retaliation for a report detailing sexual misconduct allegations against a prominent businessman.

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A second New Hampshire man has pleaded guilty in a targeted vandalism spree against local public radio journalists. (Fox News)

Michael Waselchuck, 36, of Seabrook, was accused of throwing a brick through a window at Chooljian’s home in May 2022 and spray-painting the words “JUST THE BEGINNING!” on the front of the house.

He pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiracy to commit stalking through interstate travel and the use of a facility of interstate commerce, prosecutors said. He faces up to five years in prison on each charge when he is sentenced May 10.

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One of the other defendants, Tucker Cockerline, pleaded guilty in December.

by FOXNews