A man is in custody after allegedly threatening to kill former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard and her husband, the Department of Justice announced on Monday. The individual, whose name has not yet been released, faces a federal charge related to the threats.
According to court documents, the man allegedly made specific and credible threats against Gabbard, who previously served as a Director of National Intelligence nominee, and her spouse. The nature of the threats and the method by which they were communicated have not been disclosed.
The Department of Justice emphasized the seriousness of threats against public figures and their families. Law enforcement officials are actively investigating the incident to determine the full extent of the threat and the man's motivations. The investigation is ongoing.
Man Arrested for Threatening Tulsi Gabbard and Husband
A man has been arrested and charged with making threats against former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard and her husband. According to the Department of Justice, the man allegedly made threats to kill Gabbard, who previously served as a Director of National Intelligence nominee, and her spouse. The individual now faces a federal charge. Law enforcement officials are continuing their investigation into the incident and the man's motivations.
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