Seattle Man Threatens Officer, Tries to Buy Gun—You Won’t Believe What Happens Next!

In a gripping tale from Seattle, 40-year-old Filmore Doyoon Kim is hitting the books—literally for 18 months inside a prison. He thought it’d be a great idea to threaten his probation officer via email, claiming he’d get a gun and follow through with his threats. Spoiler alert: do not mess with the law if you think you’re invincible! This isn’t just beginner criminal stuff; Kim has a history that reads like a plot twist from a bad thriller, complete with a prior episode of beating up a neighbor.

The Department of Justice laid it out pretty clearly: threatening a probation officer is a big no-no, especially when you’ve already racked up a rap sheet for some serious violent activities. And as if that’s not enough to raise eyebrows, he also tried to buy himself a gun under false pretenses, claiming he had no prior convictions. Let’s pause and think—what did he expect, a gold star for effort? Instead, he got a ride to the big house thanks to a background check, which anyone with half a brain would’ve known he wouldn’t pass.

It’s hard not to chuckle a little at the absurdity of it all—trying to purchase a firearm right after sending threats. It’s almost as if he was asking for it! But on a serious note, it raises the question: how does someone get to this point? Readers, have you ever found yourself shaking your head at ridiculous decisions made by others? Let’s hear your stories about questionable life choices!

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