An LSU student has been arrested after allegedly making an online threat to kill Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, who advocated for bringing a live tiger onto the field as part of a recent college football game.

LSU student accused of threatening to kill governor who endorsed having a live tiger at football game - Jackson Pemberton, 21, was ‘upset with the governor’s decision’ to endorse bringing a live tiger

LSU previously ended the tradition of bringing a live tiger to the sidelines of games in 2016, when Mike VI died.

An LSU student was arrested Tuesday after Louisiana State Police said he posted a threat online to kill Gov. Jeff Landry. Jackson Pemberton, 21, told police he was upset with the governor’s decision to bring a live tiger to the sidelines before LSU’s game with Alabama,

No state or LSU funds were used in the display of a live tiger at Saturday’s football matchup against Alabama.

A live tiger will be in attendance for the No. 13/15 LSU (6-2, 3-1 SEC)-No. 11 Alabama (6-2, 3-2) matchup, a game that is being characterized as a de facto College Football Playoff elimination game. Sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to The Daily Advertiser the live animal will be in attendance Saturday night.

An LSU student has been arrested after prosecutors say he made an online threat to kill Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, who advocated for bringing a live tiger onto the field as part of a recent college football game.

A tiger is lead out of the stadium in a special trailer after being presented on the field before LSU’s game against Alabama on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. An LSU student has been arrested,

Jackson Pemberton, 21, of Baton Rouge, was charged with threatening a public official. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said Monday that President elect-Trump “and his transition team are already breaking” a law on presidential transition.