A Roswell man has been slapped with federal charges for threatening to harm the FBI Director Christopher Wray and others.
John Woodbury, 34, of Roswell, Georgia, was indicted on federal charges of transmitting interstate threats to injure FBI Director Wray and others. The indictment was handed down on July 9, 2024.
According to the indictment, on June 7, 2023, Woodbury allegedly posted a threatening message on 4chan.org, stating that he would ‘burn these [expletive] down and hang them from trees.’ He also made threats to harm Wray’s family, saying ‘make his family fear stepping one foot outside their [expletive] door.’
The U.S. Attorney’s office is prosecuting the case, with Assistant U.S. Attorneys Matthew S. Carrico and Jennifer Keen leading the charge. The FBI is also involved in the investigation.
‘Sending threats to physically harm a public official in an attempt to thwart the administration of justice is a criminal offense,’ said U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan. ‘Director Wray and other law enforcement officials work tirelessly to safeguard our freedoms and to protect our citizens from harm.’
Woodbury was arrested and arraigned on the charges. He is currently presumed innocent and will face trial to prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
This case is a stark reminder of the gravity of threatening public officials and the consequences that come with it.
Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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