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    Nancy Guthrie Case: California Man Pleads Guilty to Sending Fake Ransom Note


    Nancy Guthrie Case: California Man Pleads Guilty to Sending Fake Ransom Note

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      TL;DR

      * A California man is taking responsibility for sending a fake ransom note in connection to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
      * Derrick Callella pleaded guilty to two counts of harassment using a telecommunication device, according to a July 2 press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona.
      * As part of his plea, the 42-year-old admitted that he called and sent text messages to Nancy’s family on Feb. 4 to ask about a bitcoin transfer, per prosecutors.
      * “Callella acknowledged that he knew an earlier ransom demand had been made,” the press release read. “Callella also admitted that his actions were meant to harass the family by seeking information about the investigation into the missing person’s disappearance.”
      * Callella is facing two years in prison and a $250,000 fine, according to prosecutors. His sentencing has been scheduled for Sept. 10.