Scarlett Johansson’s Stalker Arrested for SNL Bomb Threat

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Michael Joseph Branham, who has been accused of stalking Scarlett Johansson, was apprehended in New York City on Wednesday night following the delivery of a menacing message suggesting he would detonate an explosive device within the audience of “Saturday Night Live.” Johansson’s spouse, Colin Jost, is one of the co-anchors for the show’s “Weekend Update” segment. The New York Post reports that Branham was taken into custody on April 2 and charged with making a threat involving mass harm and fabricating an incident. This ominous message was transmitted through the online institution he attends, stating: “[I will] explode a bomb in the SNL audience.

The next time you hear from me, I’ll be appearing on CNN due to an incident involving a staged explosion during the Saturday Night Live audience.

The college official alerted the authorities, who deemed the threat as unsubstantial. He was taken into custody on Thursday in Manhattan and is currently being held, with a bail option of $100,000 in cash or $300,000 in bond. His lawyer, Jamie Alexander Niskanen-Singer, expressed concern that the bail amount was excessively high and hinted at the possibility of Branham potentially being framed.

He shared details, but it seems suspicious, Your Honor. It could be that he was hacked, or perhaps someone is trying to frame him.

Judge Janet McDonnell refused the plea of Niskanen-Singer because Branham had made a threat to bomb Saturday Night Live, an act that’s considered a dangerous offense that could lead to bail denial. Additionally, the Judge issued a protective order for Johansson and Jost.

The judge didn’t grant Niskanen-Singer’s request because Branham threatened to bomb Saturday Night Live, which is a serious offense. This threat makes the person eligible for denial of bail. The Judge also provided protection for Johansson and Jost.

Richard Branham’s History of Harassment Towards Scarlett Johansson

Recently, an incident has arisen that marks another instance of questionable actions by Branham in relation to The Avengers actress. In the year 2023, he unexpectedly visited Johansson’s residence, asserting that he was the father of her 3-year-old son with Jost. In a petition for a restraining order filed in 2024, Johansson declared that Branham “falsely believes he is the father of my son,” and pointed out that he had been troubling her since 2022. However, this request for a restraining order was turned down as Johansson’s team was unable to deliver the necessary legal documents to Branham.

Apart from other controversial actions, he has also made some attention-grabbing statements on social media platforms. Some of these posts include him declaring Johansson as his fiancée, boasting about her buying him a car, and sharing a selfie featuring a giant heart tattoo with the actress’ name inscribed on it.

On the day Branham was apprehended, Johansson happened to be in Las Vegas for this year’s CinemaCon event. The actress attended an unveiling of “Jurassic World Rebirth,” the newest installment in the Jurassic series. According to PEOPLE, joining this film, which is set to hit theaters on July 2, has been a long-cherished aspiration for Johansson.

For the past 15 years, it has been my longstanding wish to star in a Jurassic Park film. Whenever they announced a new production, I would always express my readiness and availability.

Five years after “Dominion,” the story of “Jurassic World Rebirth” unfolds as a secretive squad, headed by Zora Bennett, portrayed by Scarlett Johansson, and Dr. Henry Loomis, played by Jonathan Bailey, embark on a mission to the original Jurassic Park island. Their goal is to collect DNA from the largest dinosaur species for scientific research. Mahershala Ali joins Johansson and Bailey in this thrilling endeavor.

Branham is set to be back in court on April 8.

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2025-04-05 21:40