A Las Vegas man, Spencer Christjencody Gear, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for threatening to assault and murder federal officials and state employees over a seven-month period.
United States District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey handed down a 60-month prison sentence, to be followed by three years of supervised release. From November 30, 2023, through July 7, 2024, Gear used vulgar and violent language in phone calls and an email to threaten eight federal officials, including judges, and three state employees. These threats were intended to intimidate, interfere with their duties, and retaliate against them for actions taken in Washington, D.C., New York, and Montana.
Special Agent in Charge Christopher S. Delzotto for the FBI Las Vegas Field Office said, “Today's sentencing should send a clear message that the FBI stands firm in its commitment to protecting our public officials and ensuring that individuals who seek to harm others will be held accountable.” U.S. Marshal Gary Schofield added that the investigation was a result of solid partnerships, leading to conviction and justice.
In February 2026, a jury found Gear guilty of nine counts of threatening a federal official and 11 counts of transmitting a communication containing a threat to injure. The case was investigated by the FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, and U.S. Capitol Police, with Assistant United States Attorneys Jacob Operskalski and Daniel Schiess prosecuting.