San Antonio, Texas – In a shocking turn of events, a former Judson ISD Police Officer has been convicted of making threats against then-presidential candidate Joe Biden.
According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, on December 11, 2019, William Oliver Towery, 55, responded to a text message regarding a campaign rally where Biden was to appear. In his response, Towery said, “I’ll be there and have been practicing my sniping skills all month just for this occasion. If you will be nell [sic] near him you may want to wear something dark to hide the blood splatter.”
Towery’s actions were deemed a serious threat against the former presidential candidate, and he will face the consequences.
As reported by the U.S. Attorney Ashley C. Hoff of the Western District of Texas and FBI Acting Special Agent in Charge Jason Hudson, Towery has been remanded into custody after the verdict.
Towery faces up to five years in prison, up to three years supervised release, a fine of up to $250,000, and a $100 mandatory special assessment. Sentencing is set for July 13, 2022.
The FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force and the San Antonio Police Department investigated the case, bringing the perpetrator to justice.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Mark T. Roomberg and William R. Harris are prosecuting the case, ensuring that justice is served.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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