Wilbraham, Mass., resident Funwayo Mbilini Nyawo, 37, was sentenced in federal court in Springfield to 32 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. The defendant pleaded guilty in July 2025 to 13 counts of interstate transmission of threatening communications and one count of stalking via interstate commerce. Between July 30 and Oct. 1, 2024, Nyawo posted threats on X (formerly Twitter) targeting public officials, private individuals, children, shopping malls, and an elementary school. Threats urged Islamic terrorist groups or holy warriors to commit violence. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven H. Breslow and announced by U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley. Assistance was provided by Wilbraham Police, Hampden County Sheriff’s Department, and Miami‑Dade Police.
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