Kissimmee Man Convicted for Sending Death Threats to Senator Bernie Sanders
Orlando, FL – In a federal jury trial, 57-year-old Robert Francis Pratersch of Kissimmee was found guilty of threatening a federal official and interstate transmission of a threat to injure. Pratersch’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 16, 2019.
According to evidence presented at the trial, Pratersch left three threatening voicemail messages at the Office of Senator Bernie Sanders in Burlington, Vermont. The messages included profanity and a threat to ‘behead’ Senator Sanders ‘ISIS-style,’ and videotape the execution. The messages also contained numerous anti-Semitic remarks directed at Senator Sanders.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Capitol Police. Assistant United States Attorney Vincent S. Chiu is prosecuting the case.
Robert Francis Pratersch, a 57-year-old Kissimmee resident, was found guilty of two federal charges: threatening a federal official and interstate transmission of a threat to injure. As a result, Pratersch faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison.
The defendant’s actions were deemed a threat to the safety of Senator Bernie Sanders, a federal official. The investigation and prosecution of Pratersch’s case highlights the importance of holding individuals accountable for their violent and threatening behavior.
Pratersch’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 16, 2019, where he will face the possibility of up to 15 years in federal prison. The case serves as a reminder of the consequences of threatening federal officials and the need for individuals to respect the safety and well-being of public figures.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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