A Texas man, Brian S. Mandel, has been indicted on charges related to alleged threats against Jeff Brohm, the head football coach at the University of Louisville, as well as Brohm’s family, quarterback Miller Moss, and others connected to the program.
According to reports citing court documents, Mandel faces multiple counts of second-degree terroristic threatening. He is also charged with attempted extortion. A warrant has been issued for Mandel’s arrest by a Jefferson Circuit Court judge. At the time of this writing, he is not in custody. His bond has been set at $100,000.
The extortion charge suggests Mandel may have tried to get property valued at $10,000 or more from quarterback Miller Moss. This was allegedly done by threatening to cause him bodily harm.
Brian Brohm, the Louisville offensive coordinator and relative of Jeff Brohm, was also named as a target of the alleged threats. The indictment indicates that the threats occurred between November 8th and 9th.
The alleged threats came shortly after the Louisville Cardinals suffered an overtime loss to the California Golden Bears.
The university police department is listed as the complaining witness in the case. The reasons behind Mandel’s alleged actions are still unclear, as the indictment does not include a detailed explanation.
The University of Louisville Athletic Department has released a statement saying they will continue to work with law enforcement during the investigation. “We commend law enforcement for their swift and decisive action in addressing this matter,” the statement read. “Threats of violence have no place in our community or in sports, and we will continue to work closely with authorities to ensure a safe environment for all.”
The statement continued, “The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community remain our highest priority. Our student-athletes and coaches deserve to compete, learn, and grow without fear. We are committed to supporting them and reinforcing the values of respect, integrity, and accountability that define our program.”
Mandel is scheduled to be arraigned on November 17th, pending his arrest. The case remains under investigation.
