A Woodburn, Oregon, man, Donald Leroy Smith, Jr., 51, pleaded guilty yesterday to threatening to kill a United States Senator.
According to court documents, Smith left a voicemail on November 12, 2025, for a U.S. Senator, stating he was "coming to kill you," that "you need to be dead," and that he was going to "put a bullet in your head."
Smith pleaded guilty to retaliating against a federal official by threat. He faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release. As part of his plea agreement, Smith has also agreed to pay full restitution.
U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford for the District of Oregon announced the plea. Smith's sentencing is scheduled for August 26, 2026, before a U.S. district court judge. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating the case with assistance from multiple agencies.