Man pleads guilty to sending death threats to Epic Games

A man has pleaded guilty to sending death threats to Epic Games.

Jayden Griffin, 19, from South Datoka, faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine — or both — after admitting to sending threatening messages to Epic between October 24 and November 9, 2024.

After initially pleading not guilty, Griffin changed his plea in court on September 29. As spotted by GameSpot, Griffin told the court: “I sent messages to Epic Games, where I threatened to kill employees of the company. I intended for the messages to be viewed as a threat at the time that I sent the messages.”

“The Court finds that the defendant is competent and capable of entering an informed plea, is aware of the nature of the charges and consequences of the plea, that the plea is knowing and voluntary and is supported by an independent basis in fact containing each of the essential elements of the offense and orders that the defendant shall be adjudged guilty of the offense,” court papers said.

Epic Games has declined to comment publicly on the matter. Griffin’s next court date has not yet been set.