WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – A Tyler County woman is facing federal prison time after admitting she threatened to assassinate President Donald Trump. Taryn Corinne Henthorn, 25, of Middlebourne, West Virginia, entered a guilty plea this week, admitting to making direct threats against the President’s life.
According to a statement released by United States Attorney Bill Powell, Henthorn confessed to the chilling threat made in January 2019, within Tyler County. The specifics of the threat weren’t immediately disclosed, but it was deemed credible enough to trigger a full federal investigation by the United States Secret Service.
Henthorn pled guilty to one count of “Threatening to Kill the President of the United States” – a serious federal offense. This isn’t some idle boast; the Secret Service doesn’t waste time on vague complaints. This woman clearly crossed the line, and the DOJ is making an example of her.
The consequences could be severe. Henthorn now faces a potential sentence of up to five years incarceration, along with a hefty fine of up to $250,000. However, the actual sentence will be determined by Senior U.S. District Judge Frederick P. Stamp, Jr., taking into account the severity of the offense and any prior criminal history Henthorn may have.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard is leading the prosecution, indicating the government is taking this case seriously. The Secret Service investigation likely uncovered substantial evidence linking Henthorn to the threats, enough to secure a guilty plea. This case serves as a stark warning: threatening the life of the President, or any protected individual, will be met with the full force of federal law.
Grimy Times will continue to follow this case as it moves towards sentencing. The details of Henthorn’s motivation remain unclear, but one thing is certain: her words had consequences, and now she’s facing a reckoning. Sentencing details will be released as they become available.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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