All articles tagged with #threats
A lawyer for a tourist accused of throwing a rock at a protected Hawaiian monk seal says the accused has been doxxed and threatened online, highlighting concerns about harassment surrounding wildlife incidents.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, a gubernatorial candidate, was targeted by a credible written threat—a manifesto with his photo and the word 'boom'—and a suspicious object found at a Macon campaign stop, prompting heightened security and a state-federal investigation as he presses on in the race.
Authorities foiled a suspected far-right murder plot targeting Princess Catharina-Amalia, heir to the Netherlands, and her sister Alexia after a 33-year-old man was arrested in The Hague with two axes engraved with 'Alexia' and 'Mossad' and a Nazi slogan, plus a handwritten note referring to 'Amalia,' 'Alexia,' and a 'bloodbath.' The suspect’s name was not released due to privacy laws, and a procedural hearing is scheduled for next Monday; motives have not been disclosed. The incident follows years of threats against Amalia, including past kidnapping plots and security measures during King’s Day.
Seattle Storm guard Lexie Brown denies rumors of an affair with Klay Thompson, calls on Thompson and Megan The Stallion to publicly address the chatter after receiving death threats, and reveals she has hired security. She says she’s the only one defending her name amid a media-driven narrative, notes her ongoing Crohn’s disease battle and mental-health strain, and highlights how social-media pressure has intensified the situation.
A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of North Carolina indicted former FBI director James Comey on two counts—threatening the President (18 U.S.C. § 871) and transmitting a threat in interstate commerce (18 U.S.C. § 875(c))—for allegedly posting an Instagram image on May 15, 2025 that a reasonable observer would view as a serious threat to President Donald Trump and knowingly transmitting a threatening message. If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in prison. The indictment, announced by Acting A.G. Todd Blanche and U.S. Attorney Ellis Boyle, underscores that no one is above the law; Comey is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
The Secret Service determined there were no credible threats tied to the University of Georgia's Turning Point USA rally, despite Erika Kirk's cancellation over security concerns; the event proceeded with JD Vance speaking and security noting the site was secure, and Kirk is not expected to appear at later stops.
Vice President JD Vance said Erika Kirk, TPUSA's CEO and Charlie Kirk’s widow, did not attend a Turning Point USA event in Athens because she received threats; organizers briefly considered canceling, but Secret Service advised letting her proceed for her safety and peace of mind.
Erika Kirk, the widow of slain activist Charlie Kirk, withdrew from a Turning Point USA event featuring Vice President JD Vance due to threats on her life; Vance said he had spoken with the Secret Service and wasn’t worried about his own safety, but offered no details about the threats.
Amid ongoing peace talks with Iran, Donald Trump posted a late-night Truth Social message suggesting the U.S. would keep ships, aircraft, and personnel in the region with extra ammunition until a “REAL AGREEMENT” is reached, and warning that if talks fail there would be a more intense confrontation. He asserted no nuclear weapons and a safe Strait of Hormuz, claimed America is back, and hinted at a possible “next conquest,” while White House officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Three federal judges condemned the Trump administration’s harsh rhetoric about the judiciary as dangerous and corrosive to public trust, likening it to authoritarian regimes and warning that it has contributed to real threats against judges, even as prosecutors face political pressure and grand juries show caution in politically charged cases.
A Minnesota activist, Kyle Wagner, was arrested and charged by the DOJ with threatening to assault and kill ICE officers after posting messages and videos urging violence against immigration agents, doxxing a supporter, and calling officers 'gestapo' and 'murderers'; authorities say his social media profiles are deleted and he is due for a federal court appearance.
Several Maine schools, including MSAD 75 serving Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Harpswell and Topsham, canceled classes after threats and a bomb-hoax message prompted police searches; no hazardous items were found, and officials say threats are treated as credible until cleared; statewide closures followed similar hoax calls, including George Stevens Academy in Blue Hill.
US Capitol Police say 2025 saw a surge in 'concerning' statements and threats toward lawmakers and the Capitol complex, with 14,938 incidents investigated—up from 9,474 in 2024—spurring expansion of the Protective Intelligence Operations Center and closer cross‑agency cooperation to bolster safety amid rising political violence and calls to reduce violent rhetoric.
Iran has erected banners in Tehran threatening further attacks on Israel and US interests, following recent military conflicts and escalating tensions amid US and Israeli concerns over Iran's missile and nuclear programs, with diplomatic and legal actions also underway to hold Iranian officials accountable for past abuses.
Donald Trump has renewed his threats to sue Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell, accusing him of incompetence, amidst ongoing political tensions.