A federal jury in Tampa, Florida has found Rigoberto Albizar Martinez (57, Tampa) guilty of threatening to destroy a building using an explosive.
Martinez faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.
According to court documents, on May 1, 2024, Martinez called the Tampa district office of a member of the United States House of Representatives and left a vulgar, racist, obscenity-laden voicemail.
In the voicemail, he threatened to plant a bomb in the Representative’s office.
This case was investigated by the United States Capitol Police – Threat Assessment Section.
It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Karyna Valdes and Special Assistant United States Attorney Joe Wheeler III.
Rigoberto Albizar Martinez, the defendant, was found guilty of threatening to destroy a building using an explosive. The crime date is May 1, 2024, in Tampa, Florida.
Martinez is set to face a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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