Oregon Man Threatens Senator: Federal Charges Filed

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WOODBURN, OR – A man from Woodburn, Oregon is in hot water after allegedly calling for the assassination of a U.S. Senator. Details released today show the feds moved quickly, bringing charges in the Northern District of Alabama – a curious jurisdiction for an Oregon-based threat.

The Justice Department isn’t releasing the Senator’s name at this time, but confirms the man – whose name they’ve also withheld – made direct threats against the Senator’s life. The specifics of *how* the threat was communicated haven’t been made public, leaving questions about whether this was a phone call, email, social media post, or something else entirely.

He made his initial court appearance today. What sparked the threat remains unknown, but federal authorities don’t mess around with threats against elected officials. Expect a swift prosecution here, and potentially a lengthy sentence if convicted. We’ll be watching to see what turns up as the case develops.