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Rochester Man Charged with Threatening the President
U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that a federal grand jury has returned a one-count indictment charging Christopher Ludwig, 30, of Rochester, N.Y., with threats against the President. The charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both.
According to the indictment, Christopher Ludwig called the Monroe County Board of Elections in April 2012 and told an employee “I am going to kill him” in reference to the President of the United States.
The indictment is the culmination of an investigation on the part of the United States Secret Service, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Tracy Gast.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Tiffany H. Lee, who is handling the case, stated that according to the indictment, the defendant made the threatening call in April 2012.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Tiffany H. Lee, under the direction of U.S. Attorney Hochul.
In a statement, Hochul said that the indictment demonstrates the commitment of his office to protecting the President and the American people from threats of violence.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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