Threats
Anna-Karin Hatt resigns as Center Party leader after threats
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Center Party leader Anna-Karin Hatt announced on Wednesday that she is resigning after just six months, citing hate and threats in a polarized societal climate. The news has shaken the party and Swedish politics, with Hatt warning of a threat to democracy. She may receive a severance payment of over 2.6 million kronor.
Pardoned January 6 rioter arrested for threatening Hakeem Jeffries
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.
Fascism expert flees US for Spain after receiving death threats
Mark Bray, a history professor at Rutgers University and antifascism expert, has left the United States and sought refuge in Spain with his family due to death threats and harassment from conservative groups. Though he denies membership in Antifa, his academic work has made him a target following Donald Trump's designation of the group as terrorist. Bray now lives in Madrid and has moved his classes online for safety reasons.
Sarkozy conviction sparks threats against magistrates
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The Élysée has condemned as unacceptable the attacks and death threats against magistrates following Nicolas Sarkozy's conviction. These reactions highlight an ambivalent relationship between the French public, politicians, and judges in the former president's cases. The government calls for respect of the rule of law.
Attorney general announces arrest for threat to conservative influencer
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrest of a 69-year-old man accused of sending a threatening letter to conservative influencer Benny Johnson shortly after Charlie Kirk's assassination. The letter, mailed from San Diego, California, explicitly referenced Kirk's killing and called for Johnson's death. Bondi described the sender as a 'coward hiding behind a keyboard' amid rising political violence.
Threats against politicians more common from right-wing extremists
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.