Student Detained Over False Threat Claim | Jackson News

A Mississippi State University student, Zayden Leonard, was handcuffed and detained by campus police after an employee in the financial aid office claimed he threatened to blow up the building—despite Leonard insisting he never made such a threat. Held for just over an hour without charges, Leonard’s lawyer calls the response excessive and dangerous, warning that misuse of law enforcement must be held accountable. The university defends its actions as standard procedure for campus safety, but Leonard and his family are shaken and considering legal action. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/16621b3548b7c24d