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New York Man Sentenced to 18 Months for Threatening to Kill a United States Senator
ALBANY, NEW YORK – A chilling case of threats against a US Senator has resulted in a 61-year-old man being sentenced to 18 months in prison.
Carlo Di Padova, age 61, was handed down the sentence last week for mailing a threatening communication and impeding, intimidating, and interfering with a federal official by threat. The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney Antoinette T. Bacon and Jodi Cohen, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
As part of his previously entered guilty plea, Di Padova admitted to sending a letter to a United States Senator that contained a white powdery substance and stated that Di Padova planned to have someone shoot the Senator in the head. The powder in the letter was harmless.
The 18-month term of imprisonment, imposed on June 16, 2021, will run consecutive to a 16-year-to-life sentence that Di Padova was serving in New York State custody at the time of his indictment.
This case was investigated by the FBI and the New York State Department of Correction and Community Supervision, Office of Special Investigation, and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily C. Powers.
Di Padova’s actions sent shockwaves through the community, and the sentence handed down serves as a reminder of the severity of threats against public officials.
As the investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate, the FBI and our law enforcement partners are committed to protecting the public and holding accountable those who seek to harm or intimidate others.
The sentencing is a significant outcome in this case, and we hope it will serve as a deterrent to others who might consider similar actions.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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