MN Man Jailed for Threat to Kill Congressmember

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Michael Lewis, 53, of Minneapolis, is locked up after copping to a chilling threat: taking the life of a sitting member of Congress. On March 26, 2025, Lewis left a voicemail at the congressperson’s office laying out the threat. Feds moved fast, and a brief investigation landed them at Lewis’s door.

Lewis didn’t bother denying the call when questioned by investigators at his apartment, according to court records. He simply admitted he made it. Details of the threat haven’t been released, but it was deemed serious enough to trigger a federal charge and a conviction. No word on the motive.

Yesterday, U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen announced Lewis received a five-month sentence, followed by a year of supervised release. A relatively short stint for a direct threat on a federal official. It’s a message, though—threaten an elected official, and you’ll face consequences.

The bust was a joint operation between the FBI and the U.S. Capitol Police, highlighting the increased coordination to address threats against federal figures. Assistant U.S. Attorney LeeAnn Bell prosecuted the case. Expect to see more of these cases as the nation’s political temperature continues to rise.