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LAUSD receives bomb threats, closing down campuses

The Los Angeles Unified School board members prompted a district wide school closure on the morning of Dec. 15 due to an email threat to the district. Congressman Brad Sherman stated “an extremist Muslim who teamed up with local jihadists” was the alleged culprit of the bomb threat. “I commend and support the decision of Superintendent Ramon Córtines and the Los Angeles Unified School District to close campuses because a ‘credible’ threat. The safety of our children, teachers and personnel is of critical importance,” said Assembly member Mike A. Gipson in a press release. The email mentioned explosive devices, assault