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Threats Against President and Family Land Fayette County Man in Prison
A resident of the Uniontown area in Pennsylvania has pleaded guilty to threatening the President and his family, according to federal court documents.
Joseph H. Savage, 34, who is currently incarcerated for state convictions, pleaded guilty to two counts before Senior United States District Judge Maurice B. Cohill, Jr. on [date].
The court was told that Savage wrote a graphic letter to the White House on or about October 26, 2012, while awaiting disposition on state charges. In the letter, he threatened to kill the President and the President’s family.
The case was investigated by the United States Secret Service, and Assistant United States Attorney Shardul S. Desai is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government.
Judge Cohill has scheduled sentencing for June 17, 2015, at 4 p.m. Under federal sentencing guidelines, Savage could face a maximum of 10 years in prison, a fine of $500,000, or both, depending on the seriousness of the offenses and his prior criminal history.
The charges against Savage carry significant penalties, and his actions are a stark reminder of the consequences of threatening public officials.
The United States Attorney’s Office is committed to holding individuals accountable for their crimes, and we will continue to work tirelessly to protect the President and his family from harm.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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