Pemberton was allegedly upset with the governor’s decision regarding the live tiger that was brought on the LSU football field the previous weekend, according to the affidavit.

A Louisiana State University student was arrested and jailed for allegedly posting an online threat targeting the state’s governor—after the politician brought a live tiger to a football game over the weekend.

An LSU student has been arrested, accused of threating on social media to kill Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry because of his push to bring a live tiger to the sidelines of LSU's game against Alabama, according to an arrest affidavit.

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.

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.

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.

Jackson Pemberton, 21, was ‘upset with the governor’s decision’ to endorse bringing a live tiger onto the field at a recent college football game