Allegedly, Joseph Roy Ozment, a man from Texas, USA, became furious after discovering he could no longer watch his favorite anime. He is accused of calling the Governor's Office and leaving a profanity-laced threatening voicemail, claiming he would "stab every single one of you bitches to death." This behavior led to him being charged by police with terrorism-related offenses.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (TDPS), a phone registered under Ozment's name called the Governor's Office on July 25, leaving an incoherent and threatening complaint message. The TDPS stated that the complaint was intended to "intimidate the public into fearing serious bodily injury," thereby forcing "the executive branch of the state government to amend legislation."
In short, the man is accused of threatening to kill multiple people over the phone. The staff member who initially answered the call was apparently frightened and reported to the police: "He is not only concerned for his own safety but also for the safety of his colleagues."
The TDPS released the full message:
"I don't know which son of a bitch among you motherfuckers passed this bullshit law that stopped me from watching anime, but you complete assholes must repeal this law! You motherfuckers are absolutely ridiculous! My Google account shows I'm over 18, yet you idiots still passed such a stupid law! I'm going to stab all you motherfuckers to death! Unlock my anime now!"
It remains unclear what exactly caused Ozment to be unable to watch what he referred to as "damn anime." Local news outlet KXAN reported that major anime streaming platforms like Crunchyroll and Yomi are currently still accessible in Texas.
However, KXAN pointed out that Texas has indeed implemented age verification laws for adult websites and certain specific apps, leading some sites to choose to block users from Texas entirely. The anime Ozment wanted to watch might not have been standard anime, but rather adult-oriented content not included in Crunchyroll's library—perhaps something involving "tentacles."
Even more puzzling is that Texas's controversial age verification law actually went into effect in 2023. Therefore, if Ozment indeed lost access due to this policy, it seems strange that he only discovered the issue three years later.
KXAN reported that if Ozment is ultimately found guilty, he could face up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. By then, he will truly encounter some very bad things that will prevent him from watching his damn anime.
