Grand jury indicts Texas resident for allegedly threatening Louisville coach

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A grand jury indicted Texas resident Brian S. Mandel over alleged threats directed at Louisville football head coach Jeff Brohm, his household, quarterback Miller Moss and others.

The Louisville Courier Journal , citing court docket paperwork, reported that Mandel was indicted on a number of counts of second-degree terroristic threatening and a separate depend of tried extortion.

A Jefferson Circuit Court docket choose issued a warrant for Mandel's arrest. As of Tuesday night, he had not been taken into custody. Court docket data present that his bond was set at $100,000.

The alleged extortion cost stems from Mandel probably making an attempt to "receive property of a price of $10,000 or extra" from Moss by "threatening to inflict bodily damage," in line with court docket filings.

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Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm seems on earlier than the sport in opposition to the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium on Nov. 1, 2025 in Blacksburg, Va. (Brian Bishop/Imagn Pictures)

Louisville offensive coordinator Brian Brohm, Jeff's relative, was amongst those that had been allegedly focused by Mandel. A duplicate of the indictment acknowledged that the threats had been made between Nov. 8 and 9.

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The Cardinals suffered an additional time defeat to the California Golden Bears on Saturday in Louisville.

Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm seems on earlier than a sport in opposition to the Miami Hurricanes at Laborious Rock Stadium on Oct. 17, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Carmen Mandato/Getty Pictures)

An unnamed college police officer is listed because the complaining witness. A motive for the alleged crimes stays unclear. An in depth narrative was additionally not included within the indictment.

An athletics division spokesperson mentioned the college will stay in communication with authorities all through the investigation. "We commend regulation enforcement for his or her swift and decisive motion in addressing this matter," an announcement from the media relations division learn. "Threats of violence haven't any place in our neighborhood or in sports activities, and we are going to proceed to work intently with authorities to make sure a secure setting for all."

A Louisville Cardinals helmet sits on the sideline in the course of the faculty soccer sport in opposition to the California Golden Bears on Nov. 8, 2025 at L&N Federal Credit score Union Stadium in Louisville, Ky. (Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire through Getty Pictures)

"The protection and well-being of our college students, employees, and neighborhood stay our highest precedence," the assertion continued. "Our pupil athletes and coaches should compete, study, and develop with out concern. We're dedicated to supporting them and reinforcing the values of respect, integrity, and accountability that outline our program."