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Thadius Wind, a 52-year-old man from Eddington, Maine, was found guilty of making online threats to kill Vice President Kamala Harris, Jewish people, Maine law enforcement officers, and Elon Musk. The threats were made on X, formerly known as Twitter, and were identified by the FBI in March 2025. Wind’s online posts sparked a thorough investigation, which led to a search warrant being executed at his residence, where numerous swords were found.
According to court records and evidence presented at trial, Wind held strong animosity towards the individuals and groups he threatened. The jury delivered a guilty verdict on three counts of transmitting interstate threatening communications and one count of threatening Vice President Kamala Harris on July 21, 2026, following a two-day trial in U.S. District Court in Bangor.
Wind faces up to 5 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to three years of supervised release for each count. His sentence will be determined after the completion of a presentence investigative report by the U.S. Probation Office. The FBI and the U.S. Secret Service investigated the case with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office.
The conviction highlights the serious consequences of making online threats, which can have a significant impact on the individuals and communities targeted. As law enforcement agencies continue to monitor online activity, individuals who make such threats can expect to face swift and severe punishment.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Violent Crime
- Defendant: Maine
- Location: ME
- Source: DOJ Press Release
