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Man arrested after incident with Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee, police say
A 38-year-old Ohio man was arrested Sunday after allegedly “pushing his way” through a crowd at a fair where Amy Acton, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee in Ohio, was speaking, according to authorities. The suspect, identified by police as Patrick Havas, allegedly knocked two people to the ground before being taken into custody, according to the…
Read MoreToronto MP says police probing possible arson after her car was set on fire
Toronto Liberal MP Salma Zahid said Thursday her car was set on fire at her home and police are investigating it as a suspected arson. In a written statement Zahid said her car and another vehicle were set on fire overnight and both her son and neighbours called 911 after noticing the fire. In a…
Read MoreLatest threat against Governor Josh Shapiro involve Crips gang, State Police leader says
The commitment to combat political violence has increased in recent years after the shooting of Donald Trump in Butler and the arson attack on the Governor’s Residence last year. This week, Pennsylvania State Police uncovered a new threat against Governor Josh Shapiro and his wife, charging an SCI Camp Hill inmate with alleged gang ties…
Read MoreMinnesota man gets 2 life sentences for killing Democratic lawmaker and her husband
The Minnesota man who pleaded guilty to killing a top Democratic lawmaker and her husband was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison on Thursday, a little over a year after the political attacks. Vance Boelter, 59, was sentenced to two consecutive life terms plus 40 years in prison after pleading guilty…
Read MoreSecret Service has investigated 10,000 threats in 2026
U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran on Wednesday said the agency has opened more than 10,000 investigations this year into threats against protectees. Curren told reporters about the 40-percent rise, and when compared to last year, that the threat number is “off the charts.” “The environment has become very volatile, and that’s just across the…
Read MoreOmaha man held on bond after threats against Nebraska school and Governor’s family
The Omaha man accused of threatening violence against a Nebraska high school and Gov. Jim Pillen’s family was held on bond during a court appearance Monday. Ean Halstead, 32, is charged with felony terroristic threats and tampering with evidence in the incident. Columbus Catholic Schools reported a threatening comment toward Columbus Scotus and the governor’s…
Read MoreSupreme Court justices push Congress to boost security funding: “Threats have come very close”
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett urged Congress on Tuesday to provide additional funding to enhance protection for the justices as they face a rise in threats, with Kagan warning that the “threats have come very close” for some members of the high court. Kagan and Barrett made rare back-to-back appearances before…
Read MoreUK police rearrest the suspect in Ann Widdecombe killing on terrorism suspicion
The killing of former British politician Ann Widdecombe is being investigated as a terrorist act, police said Monday. A 28-year-old man in custody on suspicion of murder was rearrested on suspicion of commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism, Counter Terrorism Policing South East said. Devon and Cornwall Police originally said the killing was not…
Read MoreMaryland Man Indicted on Domestic Terrorism Charges Against Federal Official and Others
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced, today, that a Maryland man faces indictment in connection with domestic terrorism charges. Daniel Amos, 51, of Aberdeen, is charged with three counts of repeatedly making harassing telephone calls and one count of influencing, impeding, or retaliating against a federal official. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of…
Read MoreGreece Arrests 3 in Connection With Bombings Targeting Governing Party
Greek counterterrorism police officers arrested three people on Friday in connection with recent bombings against members of the country’s conservative party that killed one person and injured several others, the authorities said. The bombings, on July 1 in Thessaloniki, targeted the homes of a parliamentary candidate for the governing New Democracy party, Afroditi Nestora, as…
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