Crime | prank 'Joker Teens' Nabbed in 'Terror Plot' Pair could be dealt 20-year sentence for playing card prank By Rob Quinn Posted Aug 19, 2008 5:46 AM CDT Copied In this image released by Warner Bros., Heath Ledger starring as The Joker, is shown in a scene with Christian Bale, starring as Batman in "The Dark Knight." (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures, Stephen Vaughan) Virginia police didn't see the humor of a Joker-inspired prank that terrified dozens of residents, ABC News reports. Two 18-year-olds have been charged with conspiracy to commit an act of terrorism after leaving playing cards with threatening messages on them scattered around their town. Cops say the felony charge—which carries up to 20 years in jail—is justified by the fear the duo created. Read These Next The Atlantic has a lengthy profile of RFK Jr. One mystery is solved around chilling Holocaust photo. White House site now lists accusations against news outlets. See the states with the highest utility bills. Report an error