Threats

Richard Paul, a 68-year-old inmate at Racine County Jail, allegedly threatened to kill the judge in his case after a correctional officer denied him printouts of his court records. The incident occurred on March 25 and was captured on body camera footage. Paul, already held for failing to update his sex offender registration, faces new charges for the threats.

March 26, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Julián LeBarón, independent candidate for Chihuahua governor, filed a complaint with the state prosecutor's office over threats against him and his family. The activist publicized the harassment on social media and called on Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch to intervene. LeBarón stated he will not withdraw from his campaign.

Francisco Mena, a resident of North Richland Hills, Texas, faces federal charges for online threats against President Donald Trump and ICE officers. His lawyers have filed a motion to dismiss, arguing the statements are hyperbolic and protected under the First Amendment. The case highlights debates over online speech and true threats.

March 02, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

A 20-year-old man from Everett, Washington, has been charged with making repeated threats to kill President Donald Trump on social media, including vows to wear the president's face as a mask. Federal agents warned him to stop after an initial confrontation, but he continued posting alarming content. Phillip Wharton faces two counts of threatening a federal official and is scheduled for arraignment on March 5.

Christopher Moynihan, a 34-year-old man pardoned by President Trump for his role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, was arrested on Sunday for allegedly threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. New York State Police acted on an FBI tip after Moynihan sent text messages outlining plans to eliminate Jeffries during a speech in New York City. He faces a felony charge of making a terroristic threat.

October 18, 2025 Iniulat ng AI

Threats and harassment against elected politicians on social media have doubled since 2012, according to the Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention. Police in Jönköping warn of rising issues ahead of the election campaign, as local politicians describe a tougher societal climate. A report shows few report the threats to police.