An Indiana man is facing felony charges after repeatedly calling Rep. Jim Banks' office and leaving threatening messages, including death threats against him and his family.
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Aaron L. Thompson, 34, reportedly called Banks' office at least eight times in April and left menacing messages, according to the Thompson admitted to making the calls in interviews with the United States Capitol Police, which he said he did while intoxicated and because he disagreed with the Republican lawmaker's political positions.
In one such call, Thompson allegedly said he owns a gun and gave Banks a choice between his or his daughter's lives. Banks has three young daughters. Thompson also allegedly said he hoped Banks died in a car crash or" his brains blown out" in the messages, according to the report."The safety of my family is my top priority," Banks told Fox News Digital in a statement."I've been instructed to refer all questions about the ongoing criminal investigation to the Allen County Prosecutor's Office."Authorities arrested Thompson on Friday. He now faces intimidation and harassment charges.
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