United States of America v. Vasily V. Barbiyeru, Jr.

Portland, OR - Newberg Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening School Shooting at California College



Vasiliy V. Barbiyeru, Jr., 24, of Newberg, Oregon, pleaded guilty to one count of transmitting a threatening interstate communication.



According to court documents, on October 7, 2017, Barbiyeru sent a threatening email to several individuals and groups at Deep Springs College in Big Pine, California where he had been denied admission. Barbiyeru had previously sent threatening emails to the college’s president and other associated persons.



On March 1, 2019, Barbiyeru was charged with first degree disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor, in Clackamas County Circuit Court after making similar threats of violence to Lake Oswego High School. Barbiyeru was arrested a short time later by the Lake Oswego Police Department. His state charges are still pending.



Barbiyeru faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison, a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release. He will be sentenced on November 18, 2019 before U.S. District Court Chief Judge Michael W. Mosman.



This case was investigated by the FBI and the Newberg and McMinnville Police Departments.

Charge:

18:875(c) THREATENING INTERSTATE COMMUNICATION

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08/22/2019 19 Minutes of Proceedings: Change of Plea Hearing held before Judge Michael W. Mosman for Defendant Vasiliy V. Barbiyeru, Jr.(USM #81336-065). Defendant sworn and examined. Defendant advised of rights. Plea Petition and Plea Agreement signed and accepted by the Court. Government summarized charges and terms of plea agreement. Court finds defendant capable and competent to enter plea. Guilty plea entered as to Count 1 of the Indictment. Court finds guilty plea to be knowing and voluntary. ORDER Presentence Report to be prepared by U.S. Probation. ORDER Defendant shall remain in custody pending sentencing. Sentencing is set for 11/18/2019 at 10:30AM in Portland before Judge Michael W. Mosman. Sentencing materials are due no later than 11/13/2019. If the sentencing materials are not received on time or the Court is not advised that none will be filed, the sentencing may be rescheduled. Counsel Present for Plaintiff: Hannah Horsley. Counsel Present for Defendant: Mark Ahlemeyer. (USPO Present: Ryan Adamson) (Court Reporter Bonita Shumway) (kms) (Entered: 08/22/2019)

08/22/2019 20 Plea Agreement as to Vasiliy V. Barbiyeru, Jr. (kms) (Entered: 08/22/2019)

08/22/2019 21 Plea Petition and Order Entering Plea as to Defendant Vasiliy V. Barbiyeru, Jr. Signed on 8/22/2019 by Judge Michael W. Mosman. (kms) (Entered: 08/22/2019)