Tag: threats
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Kansas Man Indicted for Child Pornography Offenses and Murder Threat
A Tonganoxie man faces federal charges for child pornography and threatening a victim. The indictment is part of Project Safe Childhood, with other individuals also indicted for illegal reentry and drug offenses.
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Boston Man Sentenced for Threatening Federal Agent
Kenneth Pacheco, a Boston man, received a 16-month prison sentence for threatening a federal law enforcement officer. His threats followed interventions by authorities after online activity and concerns from a relative.
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Man Arrested for Threatening HSI Agents Amid Surge in Threats Against ICE Officers
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's HSI arrested Manuel Lozano in Washington for threatening agents with an AR-15-style rifle. This arrest highlights a disturbing trend, as DHS reports an 8,000% increase in death threats against ICE law enforcement officers.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Manuel LozanoHSIICEWashingtonAR-15ThreatsFederal Law EnforcementU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Oahu Man Charged with Threatening Michigan Governor and State Capitol
Ronald Saville, 48, of Honolulu, faces charges for threatening Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the State Capitol. He allegedly sent emails and told the FBI he planned to kill the governor due to her political affiliation.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegal Ronald SavilleMichiganGretchen WhitmerThreatsFBIHonoluluDomestic Terrorism
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McLean Man Jailed for Threatening Public Official and Harassment
A McLean man received a 15-month prison sentence for threatening a public official via text message and harassing a second victim with indecent images. He used Google Voice to obscure his identity and falsely identified himself to federal investigators.
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Brooklyn Man Charged with Threatening ICE Officer and Family in Newark
Nicholas Matthew Scelfo, 27, faces charges for allegedly threatening an ICE officer and his family during a Newark demonstration. Officials condemn the serious threats, emphasizing swift law enforcement action and commitment to prosecuting violence against federal officers.
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Las Vegas Man Sentenced to Five Years for Threatening Federal and State Officials
Spencer Christjencody Gear received a 60-month prison sentence for threatening federal and state officials. The Las Vegas man's threats, made over seven months, targeted officials in multiple states, leading to his conviction and a clear message from law enforcement.
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Wilmington Man Indicted for Threatening President Trump
A Wilmington man, Christopher James Hill, 32, has been indicted for allegedly posting threats to kill President Donald J. Trump on Facebook. The case is being investigated by the FBI and USSS, with potential penalties including prison time and a…
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Woodburn Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening U.S. Senator
Donald Leroy Smith, Jr., 51, of Woodburn, Oregon, pleaded guilty to threatening a U.S. Senator. He faces up to 10 years in prison for leaving a death threat voicemail. Sentencing is set for August 26, 2026.
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Wilkinsburg Man Indicted for Threatening U.S. President, Congress, and Federal Agents
Raymond Eugene Chandler III, 40, of Wilkinsburg, faces federal indictment for threatening to assault and murder federal officials, including the U.S. President and a member of Congress, over immigration and wealth inequality disputes. He is detained pending trial.
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Athens, Georgia Woman Sentenced for Cyberstalking and Adoption Fraud
Gabryele Watson, 29, received a 20-month federal prison sentence for cyberstalking and threatening couples seeking adoption. She impersonated pregnant teens, using real identities to defraud and terrorize victims in Tennessee.
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Florida Man Sentenced for Threatening Reporter, Muslims, and Politicians
A Florida man received a 27-month prison sentence for interstate threats against a reporter, Muslims, and politicians. Peter Daniel Ring's actions, part of a series of religiously and politically motivated threats, were investigated by the FBI.
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Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening Over 30 Public Officials
A New Albany man has pleaded guilty to sending 92 threatening communications targeting more than 30 public officials, according to the FBI's Cincinnati division.
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CPJ Calls for Support Amid Rising Threats to Journalists
The Committee to Protect Journalists is calling for urgent support to combat increasing threats against journalists in the United States, citing concerns that the current political climate could impede free reporting.
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