All articles tagged with #threatening
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
A Minnesota man, Tyler Maxon Avalos, was arrested for posting a threatening TikTok video that placed a $45,000 bounty on Attorney General Pam Bondi, including a simulated sniper scope targeting her forehead. The post, linked to anarchist symbols and Avalos's criminal history, was reported to the FBI, leading to his arrest and release on bond.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Politico
GOP Rep. Mills is accused of threatening to release nude videos of his ex-girlfriend, Langston, who also filed a restraining order; Mills denies the allegations and claims political attack.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by New York Post
Troubled influencer Liver King, Brian Johnson, was released on bond after threatening Joe Rogan and posting bizarre videos, including threats and jokes about fighting Rogan and Seth Rogen. He was ordered to stay away from Rogan and his family, undergo a mental health evaluation, and is under legal restrictions following his arrest for making terroristic threats.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
Liver King, a social media influencer known for his primal lifestyle, was arrested in Austin, Texas, for allegedly making terroristic threats against podcaster Joe Rogan after challenging him to a fight on Instagram. The incident involved online threats, videos documenting his actions, and a subsequent arrest with a $20,000 bond, as authorities investigate the situation.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Social media influencer Liver King, aka Brian Johnson, was arrested in Austin for making terroristic threats against Joe Rogan after challenging him to a fight on Instagram. The police took him into custody following his threatening posts, and he remains in jail as the investigation continues. This incident adds to Johnson's controversial public image, which includes past lies about steroid use and promotion of risky health practices.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NBC News
Fitness influencer known as Liver King was arrested in Austin after threatening podcaster Joe Rogan in social media videos, where he challenged Rogan to a fight. The police detained him at the Four Seasons Hotel, charging him with terroristic threat, a misdemeanor. Johnson's dietary practices and steroid use have previously attracted controversy, and he gained attention through his social media following and a podcast episode with Rogan.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by WRAL.com
A Brunswick County man, Anthony Street, was charged with threatening NC Senator Bill Rabon over a proposed shrimp trawling ban, after posting threatening messages on social media related to the legislation and referencing violence against lawmakers in Minnesota. He appeared in court with a bond set at $25,000.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by FOX 8 News
A man named Feras S. Hamdan was charged with threatening U.S. Rep. Max Miller and his family in Rocky River, Ohio, after an incident involving antisemitic remarks and threats on a highway. Hamdan pleaded not guilty, was held on a $500,000 bond, and faces charges including aggravated menacing with ethnic intimidation. The case has garnered attention due to the serious nature of the threats and the involvement of federal authorities.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CNN
A man in Ohio has been arrested and charged after allegedly threatening Republican Rep. Max Miller and driving him off the road, with potential federal charges pending as US Capitol Police investigate.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by CBS News
A 73-year-old California man, Thomas Eugene Streavel, was charged with threatening to kill President Trump on Facebook, with allegations based on messages before and after the 2024 election. He pleaded not guilty and was released on bond, amid ongoing investigations by the Secret Service. The case highlights the rise in threats against high-profile officials.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Former NFL star Terrell Suggs was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill a driver and displaying a gun in a Starbucks drive-thru in Arizona. The incident, captured on dashcam, occurred after a confrontation in the drive-thru lane. Suggs has been charged with disorderly conduct involving weapons and threatening or intimidating, and has been ordered to have no contact with the alleged victim and to not possess guns. Suggs claims he felt in danger during the incident.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Tiffani Gish of Houston, Texas, was sentenced to three years in prison for threatening U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who is overseeing the criminal case against former President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents. Gish pleaded guilty to leaving voicemails threatening to kill the judge and claiming to be a member of military combat units. The judge has set a May trial date for the case against Trump, who is currently competing for the Republican candidacy in the 2024 presidential election.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
A knife-wielding man in Midtown Manhattan was arrested after attempting to drag his mother by her hair to an ATM while threatening to kill her. Witnesses called 911 after seeing the disturbing incident, and two police officers were injured during the arrest. The suspect, dressed in a bizarre red and blue body suit, was taken into custody and charges are pending.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Daily Beast
Jonathan Dunn, a former Delta Air Lines co-pilot, who was charged with interfering with a flight crew for allegedly threatening to shoot a commercial aircraft's captain, had previously challenged a COVID vaccine mandate in a failed U.S. Supreme Court case. Dunn, who also served in the U.S. Air Force, sought to stop disciplinary action for refusing the vaccine on religious grounds but lost the case. In the August incident, Dunn allegedly threatened to shoot the captain multiple times if the flight was diverted due to a passenger's medical issue.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by FOX 8 Local First
A disruptive passenger on a Delta Airlines flight from Atlanta to New Orleans was subdued by crew members and passengers after threatening a flight attendant with a shard of broken glass, claiming he would "cut off her head." It took the combined effort of eight people to restrain the man until law enforcement could board the plane. The passenger, identified as Nelson Montgomery, is receiving medical treatment for his injuries and will be charged with aggravated battery, disturbing the peace, and simple battery. The flight attendant suffered minor injuries, and Delta Airlines confirmed their zero-tolerance policy for unruly behavior.