Representative Jim Jordan, the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, demanded documents for an investigation into whether the government mistreated parents scrutinized after threats against school officials.
Tag Archives: Threats and Threatening Messages
New York Man Admits Threatening to Harm Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
Joseph Morelli pleaded guilty to leaving menacing phone messages at the Georgia Republican’s congressional office.
Solomon Peña Cheered Trump on Jan. 6. Now He’s Accused of Targeting Democrats.
Solomon Peña, who lost his bid to become a New Mexico lawmaker, faces charges in a series of shootings. “He had a belief process that he was cheated,” the Albuquerque police chief said.
Republican Ex-Candidate Arrested in Shootings Targeting New Mexico Democrats
The authorities in Albuquerque said Solomon Peña, who lost his bid for a State House seat in November, was behind a series of recent shootings targeting Democratic elected officials.
How States Are Using Red Flag Laws to Try to Avert Mass Shootings
Judges in 19 states and the District of Columbia are issuing orders to keep guns out of the hands of people deemed dangerous, like a Fort Lauderdale teenager who threatened a school shooting.
Shootings Reported at Homes and Offices of 5 New Mexico Democrats
No one was injured in the shootings, which occurred in Albuquerque between Dec. 4 and Thursday. The authorities are investigating whether they were related and politically motivated.
Mother of Uvalde Gunman Arrested Over Threats to Kill a Man
The police said Adriana Martinez Reyes, who told them the teenager behind the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, was her son, threatened to harm a man during an altercation.
In Year-End Report, Chief Justice Roberts Addresses Threats to Judges’ Safety
The report, an annual tradition, shed no light on the investigation into the leak of a draft opinion in May or on calls for more rigorous ethics rules for the justices.
Takeaways From Jan. 6 Transcripts on Surveillance and National Guard Response
The latest batch of transcripts shed light on how threats before Jan. 6 went unheeded and what led to an hourslong delay of the National Guard deployment to the Capitol.
G.O.P. Gains Strength on N.Y. City Council, as a Democrat Breaks Ranks
Progressive Democrats and conservative Republicans are clashing on what may be the most ideologically diverse City Council ever.
How One Jewish Group’s Tweet Surveillance Uncovered a Synagogue Plot
The Community Security Initiative of the UJA-Federation of New York sounded the alarm that set off the manhunt that ended in two arrests.
New Jersey Man Arrested in Connection With Threat to Synagogues
An 18-year-old man was charged with sending a threat over social media. He is expected to appear in court on Thursday afternoon.
Pelosi Attack Highlights Lack of Security for Congress as Threats Grow
Capitol security officials announced they would beef up protection after the attack, but lawmakers and experts say gaping holes in the system have long persisted.
The Fading Line Between Rhetorical Extremism and Political Violence
Until acceptance of extremist language and individuals becomes politically costly, we can expect those fomenting political warfare to gain strength.
Nancy Pelosi, Vilified by G.O.P. for Years, Is a Top Target of Threats
The attack on the husband of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, which appeared to target her, came after more than a decade of Republican efforts to demonize and dehumanize the most powerful woman in Washington.
Pelosi Attack Highlights Rising Fears of Political Violence
The assault of the House speaker’s husband inside their home comes as threats against members of Congress have increased in recent years.
How a Tiny Elections Company Became a Conspiracy Theory Target
Election deniers catapulted a Michigan firm with just 21 U.S. employees to the center of unfounded voter fraud claims, exposing it to vicious threats.
Lawmakers Confront a Rise in Threats and Intimidation, and Fear Worse
Violent political speech has increasingly crossed into the realm of in-person confrontation for members of Congress in both parties, raising the prospect of a disastrous event.
The Boss Said ‘Take Her Down.’ Was What Happened Next His Fault?
The victims of a bizarre cyberstalking operation at eBay are trying to hold the chief executive and the culture of the company responsible.
Before Midterms, Election Officials Increase Security Over Threats
With violent rhetoric from the right intensifying, some election officials are bolstering their defenses. Others are quitting.
Response to Trump Search Highlights Violent Rhetoric From the Right
As they did before the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, the former president and his allies are fueling outrage among supporters.
3 Election Officials Resigned in a Texas County
Gillespie County, which President Donald J. Trump won by 59 percentage points in 2020, was left without an election staff. The state planned to help.
U.K. Police Investigate Online Threat to J.K. Rowling
The author of the “Harry Potter” books was threatened on Twitter after she posted condolences for the novelist Salman Rushdie, who was stabbed on Friday in western New York.
As Right-Wing Rhetoric Escalates, So Do Threats and Violence
Both threats of political violence and actual attacks have become a steady reality of American life. Experts blame dehumanizing and apocalyptic language.
Does Twitch Fame Have to Come With a Stalker?
Stars on the video game streaming platform invite viewers into their homes virtually. What happens when one shows up in person?
Social Media Shooting Threats Against Elite Schools Sow Fear
A tactic using social media sites to direct threats at individual students unsettles schools in New York City and around the country.
Armed Man Is Arrested Near Home of Justice Kavanaugh
The man, Nicholas John Roske, told the authorities that he traveled from California to kill a Supreme Court justice, according to court documents. He was charged with attempted murder.
Alaska Man Who Threatened to Kill U.S. Senators Gets Nearly 3 Years in Prison
Prosecutors said that Jay Allen Johnson left 17 threatening and expletive-laden voicemails over five months for Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, both of Alaska.
Ex-Wife of Eric Greitens, Missouri Senate Candidate, Accuses Him
Sheena Greitens said in an affidavit that her former husband, Eric Greitens, knocked her down during an argument in 2018. Mr. Greitens, a former governor of Missouri, denied the accusation.
Mother of Children Killed by Their Father Said She Lived in Fear
The woman obtained a restraining order in 2021 after telling a California court, “He has not killed me because he would not know where to go with the children.”
Florida Girl Arrested Over Threats She Didn’t Make Sues Her School
Nia Whims, 13, was held in juvenile detention for 11 days after a classmate impersonated her on Instagram. Information proving her innocence was “available at the press of a button,” a lawsuit claims.
How Threats Against Politicians Are Surging
A review of threats against members of Congress shows how a mainstreaming of violent political speech has prompted a growing number of Americans to target elected officials.
Six Juveniles Are Persons of Interest in Threats to Historically Black Colleges
The F.B.I. said it was investigating the bomb threats, which disrupted life on more than a dozen campuses, as racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism and hate crimes.
Historically Black Colleges Disrupted by Bomb Threats
At least 17 historically Black colleges and universities said they received bomb threats in the past two days, though no explosives have been found.
Officials Charge Man Who Said He Was ‘Coming for’ Biden
A Kansas man also described members of the Secret Service as “agents of darkness” and threatened one agent with a bullet, according to court records.
SWAT Team Responds to a Synagogue in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area
A man could be heard shouting on a livestream from Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. F.B.I. crisis negotiators and heavily armed police have converged on the building.
Robert Lemke Sentenced to 3 Years Over Threats to Journalists and Politicians
The same day that Trump supporters stormed the Capitol, Robert Lemke told a congressman’s brother that he was with “armed members near your home,” prosecutors said.
Some U.S. Schools Close After Shooting Rumors on Social Media
Security was heightened after vague warnings of threats circulated on TikTok and other social media platforms, police and school officials said.
Democrats Press for House Censure of Gosar for Violent Anime Video
The House is expected to vote to formally rebuke the Arizona Republican and strip him of his committee seats for the video depicting him attacking two Democrats.
Menace, as a Political Tool, Enters the Republican Mainstream
Threats of violence have become commonplace among a significant part of the party, as historians and those who study democracy warn of a dark shift in American politics.
School Board Members Face Rising Threats Across the U.S.
Across the country, parents have threatened board members and vandalized their homes. One board member scans his driveway before walking to his car.
Republicans Assail Garland Over Justice Department Schools Memo
Republicans said the Biden administration was seeking to intimidate parents concerned about school policies. The attorney general cited a spike in threats.
Iowa Democratic Chair Says He Received Lynching Threat After Criticizing Trump
Ross Wilburn, the first Black person to lead Iowa’s Democratic Party, said he received several racist messages after writing a column in The Des Moines Register.
Why Public Health Is in Crisis: Threats, Departures, New Laws
An examination of hundreds of health departments around the country shows that the nation may be less prepared for the next pandemic than it was for the current one.
Talk of Iraq Recognizing Israel Prompts Threats of Arrest or Death
A conference promoting normalization, organized by a little-known American group, prompted a furor, pointing to the volatility and danger in Iraqi politics.
Man With Assault Rifle Pleads Guilty to Threatening Pelosi
Cleveland Grover Meredith Jr. wrote the day after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol that he would put “a bullet in her noggin on Live TV.”
Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening to Lynch 2 Members of Congress
Kenneth R. Hubert, of Marionville, Mo., had threatened Representatives Emanuel Cleaver II after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol and Steve Cohen in 2019, prosecutors said.
Has Vitaly Borker, Online’s Biggest Bully, Returned?
Outraged customers of Eyeglassesdepot.com sound like the victims of a man who’s already spent years in prison for terrorizing consumers.
Has Online Retail’s Biggest Bully Returned?
Outraged customers of Eyeglassesdepot.com sound like the victims of a man who’s already spent years in prison for terrorizing consumers.
When Is Online Nastiness Illegal?
Deciphering between political rhetoric and dangerous threats online isn’t always easy.