Overview

• Michael Joseph Branham, 48, was arrested in Manhattan on April 2, 2025, after allegedly threatening to bomb the 'Saturday Night Live' studio via a text message sent to a Connecticut college.
• Branham faces charges of making terroristic threats and false reporting, with bail set at $100,000 cash or $300,000 bond during his arraignment on April 3, 2025.
• The bomb threat was determined to be not credible by law enforcement, but the case raised concerns due to Branham's history of stalking Scarlett Johansson.
• Protective orders were issued for Scarlett Johansson and her husband, Colin Jost, following Branham's arrest and arraignment.
• Branham's next court date is scheduled for April 8, 2025, as attention grows on the challenges of addressing stalking and harassment of public figures.