A Florida man has pleaded guilty to threatening U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar nearly three years ago
David Hannon of Sarasota, pleaded guilty in Tampa federal court to one count of threatening a federal official, according to court recordsA Florida man pleaded guilty Tuesday to threatening U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar nearly three years ago.
David Hannon, 67, of Sarasota, pleaded guilty in Tampa federal court to one count of threatening a federal official, according to court records. The charge carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison. A sentencing date wasn't immediately set. “No one should fear violence because of who they are or what they believe,” U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida Roger Handberg said in a statement. “Unlawful threats against our elected officials are an assault against our democracy, and we will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to seek justice in these cases.”
According to prosecutors, Hannon sent an email to Omar threatening to kill her in July 2019 following a televised news conference held by the Minnesota representative and three other congresswomen.
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