Posts Tagged ‘threats to life’
Students who make school threats will be suspended for one year under new TN law
Tennessee students who make threats of mass violence against schools will be expelled for one year thanks to a new state law that establishes the act as a zero-tolerance offense in the state. The state law went into effect July 1 after passing through the state legislature this past session. “I think what we’re really…
Read MoreJan. 6 defendant arrested near Obama’s home, threatened to blow up van at government facility, feds say
A Jan. 6 defendant who was arrested near the home of former President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., with weapons and ammunition in his van had threatened to blow up the vehicle at a government facility the day before, federal prosecutors alleged in a new court filing. Taylor Taranto, a 37-year-old from Washington state, was…
Read MoreMan sued for role in Jan. 6 riot arrested with weapons near Obama’s house
A man sued over his alleged role in the Jan. 6 riot was arrested Thursday with firearms in his van near the residence of former president Barack Obama, according to a law enforcement official. Taylor Taranto, 37, was detained on an arrest warrant, authorities said. D.C. police said he has been charged as a fugitive…
Read MoreSupreme Court rules for online stalker convicted of making ‘true threats’
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday in favor of a Colorado man convicted of making “true threats” who repeatedly sent abusive messages to a local musician. The court said Billy Counterman’s conviction for sending Facebook messages to singer-songwriter Coles Whalen was based on the wrong legal standard. On a 7-2 vote, the justices ruled that the…
Read MoreDeath threats, harassment and a poisoned dog: 2024 election workers already are scared
The county election worker was crossing the street with a locked bag full of ballots when he saw a Jeep Gladiator pickup truck come around the corner. It sped toward him and slammed on the brakes, skidding to a stop just past him. The driver glared. “Then she leaned out of the car and looked…
Read MoreMystery powder letters sent to Kansas Republicans, Trump, Supreme Court Justice Thomas
A series of threatening letters containing a mysterious white powder is raising concerns that Republican lawmakers in Kansas and across the nation who received them are being targeted by someone cryptically calling themselves “your secret despirer,” according to authorities and recipients of the letters. Since Friday, about 100 letters have been received by Kansas GOP…
Read MoreFourth man arrested following death threats against Volusia County sheriff
Another man has been arrested for threatening the Volusia County sheriff, according to deputies. Tony Stromber is the fourth suspect to be taken into custody for threats against Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Stromberg is accused of threatening to kill Chitwood and his family members. According to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, Stromberg made the threats through…
Read MoreAtlanta City Council members receive death threats over training center vote
Atlanta City Council members say they are receiving death threats after voting in favor of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center last week. Some council members say it’s gotten so bad they now have police posted in front of their homes. One of those council members who says he’s on the receiving end of some…
Read MoreDenver man gets 20 years for sending death threats to judge, probation officer
A Colorado man who admitted to threatening the lives of an Arkansas judge and a probation officer has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Theodore Howell, 29, of Denver, pleaded guilty Monday to threatening a judicial officer/juror and terroristic threatening, The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported. Howell was accused of sending the threats in March via…
Read MoreMercer Man Pleads Guilty to Threats against FBI
A resident of Mercer, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of interstate threats and influencing or retaliating against a federal officer by threat, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today. Adam Bies, age 47, pleaded guilty to fourteen counts before United States District Judge William S. Stickman IV. In connection with the…
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