A homeless man who went on an anti-Semitic tirade in New
York City's Times Square while dressed as Elmo was sentenced to a year in
prison in a plot to extort $2 million from the Girl Scouts.
Dan Sandler was sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty to
attempted grand larceny and misdemeanor stalking as part of a deal with
prosecutors.
Sandler, of Ashland, Ore., was accused of threatening to
publicize false information about the Girl Scouts unless he got the money.
Prosecutors say he sent harassing emails and photos to an employee of the
nonprofit.
Sandler was arrested last year in Times Square while wearing
the "Sesame Street" character costume and causing a scene that
blocked traffic. He pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct. A defense attorney
has said his rants weren't a real threat.
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