Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charges and Threats
A man named Hassan Chokr in Michigan admitted he did something wrong.
He made scary threats against a Jewish daycare and tried to buy guns, but he wasn't supposed to.
He said he didn't have any criminal history, but that wasn't true.
Now, he could go to jail for up to 10 years and pay a large fine.
The authorities believe he wanted to hurt people, based on what he said and posted online.
He made hateful statements and tried to get weapons to harm the Jewish community.
Hassan Chokr pleaded guilty to federal gun charges.
Chokr made antisemitic threats against a Jewish daycare in December 2022.
He attempted to purchase three semiautomatic weapons at a gun store in Dearborn.
Chokr falsely stated on a background check form that he had no prior felony convictions.
He faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
- Who
- Hassan Chokr, a Michigan man, is the defendant.
- What
- Chokr pleaded guilty to federal gun charges after making antisemitic threats and attempting to buy assault weapons.
- When
- Hassan Chokr pleaded guilty on May 28.
- Where
- The events occurred in Michigan, including Bloomfield Hills and Dearborn.
- Why
- Chokr planned an attack on a Jewish daycare and attempted illegal gun purchases after making threats.
- Defendant
- Hassan Chokr
- Plea
- Guilty plea
- Potential Sentence
- 10 years in prison
- Potential Fine
- $250,000
- Location of Events
- Bloomfield Hills and Dearborn, MI