Mustadin Muadinov found guilty of making bomb threat at Hollywood Casino in Aurora

Mustadin Muadinov led authorities to believe that a box truck he parked in front of the casino contained an explosive device, prosecutors said.

By Sun-Times Wire

A man was convicted of making a bomb threat at the Hollywood Casino in Aurora. — Maudinov was convicted by a judge Nov. 8, 2019 of making a bomb threat at the Hollywood Casino.

A man was convicted Friday of making a false bomb threat at the Hollywood Casino in west suburban Aurora.

A Kane County judge found Mustadin Muadinov, 30, guilty of felony disorderly conduct, according to the Kane County state’s attorney’s office. Muadinov had waived his right to a jury trial.

On Feb. 12, Muadinov led officials and police to believe that a bomb was hidden inside of a box truck he had parked in front of the casino, prosecutors said. As a result, 175 people were evacuated from inside.

Mustadin Muadinov was convicted of making a false bomb threat at Hollywood Casino — Mustadin Muadinov

Muadinov was ordered to remain in custody at the Kane County Jail where he has been held since his arrest, prosecutors said. He faces a sentence of between two and five years in prison.

His next court appearance was set for Dec. 11.

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