Man charged with threat during Lions-Saints game
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Posted: 9:46 PM Jan 30, 2012
Man charged with threat during Lions-Saints game
JACKSON, Mich.
A Michigan man faces federal charges on accusations he phoned in a bomb threat to the Superdome while the Detroit Lions were playing the New Orleans Saints in the NFL playoffs.
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A Michigan man faces federal charges on accusations he phoned in a bomb threat to the Superdome while the Detroit Lions were playing the New Orleans Saints in the NFL playoffs.

The U.S. Attorney's Office in New Orleans says that 34-year-old Shawn H. Payton of Jackson made the call on Jan. 7, when about 70,000 people were inside the stadium in New Orleans.

The office says he made a second call 45 minutes later, saying there would be "severe consequences" if the "stupid southern team keeps winning." The Saints beat the Lions 45-28.

The FBI arrested Payton on Monday. He was freed on bond after appearing in Detroit federal. His next federal court date is Feb. 14 in New Orleans.

A phone number listed for Payton wasn't working Monday night.
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