All articles tagged with #threats
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.
Bilaal Salaam, a long-time friend of Will Smith, is suing Jada Pinkett Smith for $3 million, alleging she and her entourage threatened him and caused emotional and financial harm after he refused to participate in a PR cover-up related to the Smiths.
A Halloween photo at Cienega High School, misinterpreted as a political statement, triggered a wave of threats and harassment against teachers, fueled by social media and right-wing influencers, highlighting the dangers of online misinformation and political weaponization in small communities.
A Halloween photo at Cienega High School, misinterpreted as a political statement, triggered a wave of threats and harassment against staff, highlighting the dangers of social media misinformation and political weaponization in small communities.
Filmmaker Yi Zhou accuses Jeremy Renner of sending unsolicited intimate images and threatening to call ICE after she called out his alleged misconduct, claiming a personal and professional relationship that involved inappropriate behavior. Renner's representatives deny the allegations.
Chinese filmmaker Yi Zhou accused Marvel actor Jeremy Renner of violent outbursts, harassment, and threatening to call ICE to deport her, sharing her distressing experiences and text messages that support her claims. Renner has not commented on the allegations, which echo past accusations from his ex-wife.
An ICE officer was seriously injured during an arrest in Houston when a suspect attacked him with a coffee cup, amid a surge in threats and violence against immigration agents, including online harassment and violent attacks, with authorities warning of escalating dangers and extremist threats.
New data reveals a significant increase in violent threats against local public officials across the U.S., with threats now affecting all levels of government and both political parties, leading to a chilling effect on public service participation.
An Alabama man, Jeremy Shoemaker, was charged with making threatening calls and texts to religious leaders across the South, accompanied by the discovery of firearms and ammunition in his home. Shoemaker claimed his communications were meant as psychological warfare and satire, but law enforcement responded swiftly to credible threats against multiple synagogues and religious figures, highlighting efforts to protect communities from violence.
An Alabama man, Jeremy Shoemaker, was charged with making threatening calls and texts to rabbis, an imam, and others, claiming his statements were satire and not threats, but authorities found firearms and ammunition in his home. He is accused of attempting to intimidate religious figures, with law enforcement acting swiftly to prevent violence.
A Texas man was charged in Florida for posting antisemitic threats online targeting Jewish conservative media figures, with authorities using social media and communication data to locate and arrest him. The threats included violent language and accusations of being Israeli agents, leading to his extradition to Florida. This arrest follows recent similar cases involving threats against conservative figures.