Georgia Man Charged with Threatening Republican Senators
Robert Davis Forney, 25, faces federal charges for leaving threatening voicemails targeting Senators Ted Cruz and Deb Fischer, including threats of sexual violence.
Overview
- Robert Davis Forney, 25, from Duluth, Georgia, has been charged with making threatening voicemails against Senators Ted Cruz and Deb Fischer.
- The threats included violent language and sexual violence, prompting federal charges against Forney.
- Forney was arraigned in federal court in Atlanta, facing two counts of communicating threats in interstate commerce.
- U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg condemned the threats, highlighting the importance of protecting democracy.
- The FBI emphasizes the seriousness of threats against public officials, reflecting a growing concern over political violence.
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Analysis
Emphasizes the indictment of a Georgia man for threatening violence against Senators Cruz and Fischer.
Robert Davis Forney, 25, of Duluth, Georgia, left threatening voicemails in January for Senators Ted Cruz and Deb Fischer, including sexual violence threats against Cruz and his family.
Robert Davis Forney, 25, of Duluth, Georgia, was arraigned in federal court in Atlanta on charges of communicating threats in interstate commerce.
He was indicted by a federal grand jury in Georgia last week.
U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg denounced political violence and threats against elected officials as harmful to democracy.
FBI Special Agent Paul Brown stated that political violence and threats against public officials are unacceptable and constitute serious federal crimes.
The arraignment is part of a trend of increasing political violence against elected officials, occurring during a time of heightened concerns about violence against political figures.
A 25-year-old Georgia man has been indicted for making threatening voicemails against two Republican U.S. senators and their families, appearing in federal court to face charges.
Forney left a threatening voicemail of sexual violence against Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer on two consecutive days.
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"…The arraignment follows a growing trend of political violence against elected officials."
NBC News·15d·"…A 25-year-old Georgia man faces federal charges after allegedly making violent threats against two U.S. senators and one of their families, amid growing concerns about threats targeting elected officials, according to the Department of Justice."
ABC News·15d·"…Threatening our elected officials and their families is an act of violence that undermines our entire democracy."
Associated Press·15d·FAQ
Robert Davis Forney made threats of sexual violence against Senators Ted Cruz and his family, as well as against Senator Deb Fischer, via voicemails.
Robert Davis Forney faces charges of communicating threats in interstate commerce.
Robert Davis Forney was arraigned in federal court in the Northern District of Georgia. His case is being investigated by the FBI and U.S. Capitol Police.
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