Posts Tagged ‘threats to life’
Bucks Co. man accused of beheading father faces new terrorism, robbery charges
Officials in Bucks County filed new charges, including terrorism, theft and robbery offenses — against a Middletown Township man who has been accused of killing and beheading his father last month. On Thursday, officials charged Justin Mohn, 32, with three counts of terrorism, two additional counts of possession of an instrument of crime, and one…
Read MoreIndiana man arrested over alleged threats to kill pro-Israel government officials
An Indiana man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly posting threats to kill Jewish people and U.S. government officials who expressed support for Israel following Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, newly unsealed court records show. An FBI arrest affidavit says Jeffrey Stevens, 41, admitted in interviews with law enforcement that he leveled the threats in posts to…
Read MoreLawyers for NH man accused of texting threats to candidates claim First Amendment protection
Lawyers for a New Hampshire man who is accused of threatening to kill three presidential candidates argue that some of the threats are protected by freedom of speech. In a recent court filing, Tyler Anderson, of Dover lawyers, said some text that were sent to one of the campaigns are protected by the First Amendment…
Read MoreMaryland teenager arrested for bomb threat
An 18-year-old Crisfield boy has been arrested after calling bomb threats to Mardela Middle and High School in order to get his friend out of school. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, following a comprehensive inquiry, which involved tracking VOIP/IP numbers and tracing locations, the suspect behind the bomb threats was positively identified as…
Read MorePhiladelphia man charged, accused of threatening to rape, kill 8 victims using antisemitic, Islamophobic slurs
A Philadelphia man is facing charges after officials say he made multiple phone calls threatening victims using antisemitic and Islamophobic slurs United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced Monday that Yaniv Gola, 50 was charged with eight counts of interstate communication of threats. Officials say between August 2, 2022 and November 5, 2023, Gola used…
Read MoreMan Pleads Guilty to Shooting Spree Targeting Elected Officials
A New Mexico man pleaded guilty yesterday to his role in shootings that targeted the residences of elected officials following the 2022 election. According to court documents, following Solomon Peña’s electoral defeat in November 2022 for a seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives, Demetrio Trujillo, 42, of Albuquerque, along with his son, Jose…
Read MoreA UK lawmaker says he’s quitting Parliament after death threats and an arson attack
A Conservative lawmaker in Britain said Thursday he will step down when an election is called later this year because of abuse and death threats he says are linked to his support for Israel. Mike Freer said an arson attack on his office in December was the “final straw.” He told the BBC that when…
Read MoreUCF student arrested for alleged threat to shoot 3 Jewish students during school event
The University of Central Florida Police Department is investigating an alleged threat made during a UCF Office of Student Involvement-approved pro-Israel free expression event on Tuesday. According to UCFPD, a Palestinian-American student named Seif Asi approached a table of Jewish students participating in the event and engaged in a one to two-minute “heated conversation.” Once…
Read MoreNorthridge Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Stalking Charge and Admits to Threatening Mass Shooting of Synagogues
A San Fernando Valley man pleaded guilty today to a federal charge of stalking and admitted to engaging in a 14-month campaign in which he threatened a victim and threatened to shoot synagogues and “exterminate” Jewish people and Asian Americans. Andre Morrow Lackner, 35, of Northridge, pleaded guilty to one count of stalking. According to…
Read MoreStudent, father arrested, RPGs found after threat to Rancho Bernardo High School
A high school student and his father were arrested after police served a search warrant in response to the teen threatening to shoot up Rancho Bernardo High School. San Diego Police confirmed to NBC 7 that the Rancho Bernardo High School campus is safe and has been swept for any explosive devices. Police received several…
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