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Fresno Man Convicted of Threatening Federal Judge
FRESNO, Calif. — Cyrus Dennis Braswell, 57, has been found guilty of threatening to murder a federal judge after his release from prison, according to a two-day trial that concluded today.
Braswell was sentenced in 1998 by a federal judge in the District of Alaska. While an inmate at Mendota Federal Correctional Institute in Fresno County, he mailed communications to Alaska in which he threatened to kill the judge after his release.
The investigation into Braswell’s threats was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Bureau of Prisons. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Laura D. Withers and Kirk E. Sherriff are prosecuting the case.
Braswell is scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd on May 6, 2019. If convicted, Braswell faces a maximum statutory penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine on each of the three counts.
The actual sentence, however, will be determined at the discretion of the court after consideration of any applicable statutory factors and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, which take into account a number of variables. Braswell currently remains in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting federal judges and their families from threats and intimidation.
Braswell’s conviction is a significant step in holding individuals accountable for their actions and ensuring public safety.
Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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