Arizona Man Sentenced for Making Online Threats Against Public Servants Including Federal Officials
Phoenix, Arizona – A federal judge in Phoenix sentenced an Arizona man to 18 months in prison for making online threats against public servants, including federal officials.
Background
On February 13, 2021, John Doe, a resident of Phoenix, Arizona, posted a series of threats on social media directed at several public servants, including a member of the United States Congress and an FBI agent. The threats included statements such as “I’m going to kill you” and “I’m coming to your house to get you.”
Investigation
The FBI Phoenix Field Office investigated the threats and identified Doe as the suspect. Agents executed a search warrant at Doe’s residence and seized his electronic devices. Forensic analysis of the devices revealed evidence of the threats, as well as messages indicating that Doe had obtained the personal information of the targeted individuals.
Charges
On June 16, 2021, Doe was charged with one count of interstate communication of a threat to injure. He pleaded guilty to the charge on October 18, 2022.
Sentencing
On November 26, 2024, U.S. District Judge Susan Brnovich sentenced Doe to 18 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. In her sentencing remarks, Judge Brnovich stated that Doe’s threats were “serious and credible” and that he had “put the safety of public servants at risk.”
“The FBI takes threats against public servants very seriously,” said FBI Phoenix Special Agent in Charge Paul Scofield. “We will investigate these threats thoroughly and prosecute those responsible to the fullest extent of the law.”
Additional Information
- The investigation was conducted by the FBI Phoenix Field Office.
- The prosecution was handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Costello.
- The maximum penalty for interstate communication of a threat to injure is five years in prison.
Arizona Man Sentenced for Making Online Threats Against Public Servants Including Federal Officials
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