According to an indictment unsealed in Las Vegas, a man from Nevada has been arrested for threatening various government officials, including the judge from New York who presided over the criminal hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, as well as the prosecutor who handled the case.
According to reports, Spencer Gear, 32, is accused of making threatening phone calls and sending threatening emails to eight federal officials and three state employees. The content of his messages allegedly included threats of assault and murder.
The indictment included the initials of the officials.
The defendant maintained his innocence and entered a plea of not guilty for all 22 counts listed in the indictment. The charges against him included threatening a federal official and transmitting a communication that contained a threat to cause harm.
In a statement, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland emphasized the importance of ensuring that public servants can carry out their duties without fear for their safety. He stated that the Justice Department has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to acts and threats of violence against these individuals, and that they will spare no effort in tracking down and holding accountable those responsible for such behavior.
On September 24th, Gear’s trial is set to commence, and he has been placed in custody until then.
He may have to spend several decades in prison if he is found guilty.
Unfortunately, Bragg’s representative refused to provide any comment on the matter. Additionally, we were unable to reach a representative from the New York State Unified Court System for their input.
According to Robert Wells, the Executive Assistant Director of the FBI National Security Branch, individuals who threaten government officials for carrying out their duties and create an environment of fear will not be tolerated by the FBI.
He stated that the case is evidence of their commitment to collaborating with their partners to scrutinize and hold responsible anyone who intimidates or obstructs government officials in the course of executing their duties.
