California man pleads guilty to faking Nancy Guthrie ransom note
Derrick Callella, a 42-year-old from California, pleaded guilty on Thursday to faking a ransom note demanding bitcoin from the family of Nancy Guthrie. Federal authorities revealed he faces up to two years in prison or a $250,000 fine. The FBI is also investigating related legitimate extortion notes concerning Guthrie's disappearance.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 21:34 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 21:50 UTC
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