Man accused of Bay Area attempted kidnappings tells officials it was a prank
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A Bay Area man, 19, has pleaded no contest to two counts of attempted kidnapping after threatening women with a BB gun while claiming he was merely "pranking." Initially charged with five attempted kidnappings, assault, and child cruelty, the plea agreement allows him to face nearly five years in custody and significant fines. The man was arrested following a series of threats made to women between October and November, with one victim being a pregnant woman. His next court appearance is scheduled for June 13.
A 19-year-old man has pleaded no contest to two counts of attempted kidnapping, claiming he was "pranking" victims despite serious threats made to them.
The suspect initially faced multiple serious charges but accepted a plea agreement that limits his potential custody time to just under five years.
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