Elliott Owen Schroer indicted over death threats against Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi
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Updated · Fox News · May 8
Elliott Owen Schroer indicted over death threats against Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 8
A four-count federal indictment filed in Georgia's Northern District says Schroer used X around 3 April to post graphic threats.
Prosecutors allege he threatened to assault, kidnap or kill the former Trump administration officials, including a post saying, "Were going to kill you Pam."
The charges include two counts of interstate communication of threats and two of threatening former government officials, with prosecutors saying the posts were retaliation for their official duties.
When does harsh online criticism of officials legally become a prosecutable 'true threat'?
What psychological factors distinguish online threatening speech from a genuine intent to commit violence?