According to an unsealed indictment in Las Vegas, a man from Nevada has been arrested for making threats against several government officials, including the New York judge who presided over the criminal hush money trial of former President Donald Trump and the prosecutor who handled the case.
The indictment referred to the officials by their initials.
The defendant entered a plea of not guilty to the 22 counts outlined in the indictment. The charges included threatening a federal official and transmitting a communication that contained a threat to injure.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland emphasized the crucial role played by public servants and the need for them to carry out their duties without fear for their safety. He stated that the Justice Department would not condone any acts or threats of violence against these individuals, and would do everything in its power to identify and prosecute those responsible for such actions.
On September 24, Gear’s trial will commence, and he has been taken into custody until then.
He may be sentenced to decades in prison if he is found guilty.
Unfortunately, the spokeswoman for Bragg has declined to provide any comments on the matter. Additionally, we were unable to reach a spokesperson for the New York State Unified Court System for a statement at this time.
According to Robert Wells, the Executive Assistant Director of the FBI National Security Branch, the FBI has a zero-tolerance policy towards individuals who threaten government officials for simply carrying out their duties and those who create an atmosphere of fear.
According to him, the case exemplifies their commitment to collaborating with their partners to scrutinize and hold responsible anyone who intimidates or obstructs government officials during the performance of their duties.