Man Sentenced To Probation For Posting Threat To Clarke University

A man was sentenced to five years of probation for threatening posts he made against Clarke University in August. 24 year old Rashaud Colbert was given a deferred judgment Monday in Iowa District Court of Dubuque County after pleading guilty to a charge of threat of terrorism. With a deferred judgment, if probation and payment obligations successfully are completed, the record of the case is expunged. Colbert also must reside at the state correctional facility on Elm Street for six months or until maximum benefits are achieved. Colbert, who graduated from Clarke in 2021, was arrested by police in Darien, Illinois on August 8th after  he posted a threat of violence against Clarke University and university President Thomas Chesney.