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Shayla Addison, a 28-year-old Indianapolis woman, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for threatening to kill a US Representative. On January 15, 2025, Addison sent a barrage of explicit text messages to the Representative’s campaign phone number, including statements like “Come outside b**** we’ll kill you” and “Tread lightly”. She also sent threatening emails and posted menacing comments on the Representative’s Instagram account, intending to retaliate against the official for performing their duties.
Addison’s history of threatening behavior is lengthy, with previous convictions for intimidation and invasion of privacy. In 2019, she repeatedly called a Firehouse Subs restaurant where her ex-boyfriend worked, threatening to “blow up” or “shoot up” the store. The investigation revealed that the calls began after her ex-boyfriend announced that he and his new girlfriend were having a child together.
Addison’s sentence includes 27 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Her case serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of threatening public officials and the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions.
The FBI and other law enforcement agencies take threats against public officials very seriously, and cases like Addison’s demonstrate the need for swift and decisive action to protect those who serve the public.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Violent Crime
- Defendant: Indiana
- Location: IN
- Source: DOJ Press Release
