Texas man indicted for threatening University of Louisville football coach turns himself in

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A Texas man indicted for threatening the University of Louisville’s football coach, his family, and the quarterback turned himself in to police Tuesday night.

Brian Mandel was indicted Monday after UofL police took a report of threats made over email and phone to the team.

Mandel met with his lawyer and the prosecutor before turning himself in to police Tuesday night. He was booked into jail just before midnight and appeared in a courtroom before 9 a.m. Wednesday.

Judge Tracy Davis kept his bond at $100,000 full cash and accepted the prosecutor’s recommendations on rules Mandel must follow once released from jail. Mandel pleaded not guilty to the seven-count indictment.

Mandel posted bond and prosecutors expect him to return to Texas.

Background on Mandel

Mandel is the vice president of Corpus Christi’s planning commission. He is also a real estate broker and home builder. His LinkedIn profile lists him as Chief Technology Officer of his father’s security company Asset Protection & Security Services.

That company does business for ICE and the Department of Homeland Security. Federal records show it has been paid hundreds of millions of dollars for its work. His father is also running for Congress in Texas.

Court conditions and statement

Mandel was ordered to stop making any sports bets while the case proceeds. He also cannot consume alcohol.

“Upon learning of the indictment, I promptly traveled to Kentucky yesterday to resolve the situation with the authorities, and I am remaining here while working through the active legal process,” Mandel said in a statement. “I was not contacted by the University of Louisville or law enforcement prior to learning of the indictment in the press. We anticipate a complete resolution in the coming weeks.”

Mandel’s lawyer did not respond to a request for comment.