A Florida resident has been apprehended following a chilling death threat directed at conservative commentator Benny Johnson.
The suspect, George Isbell Jr., 69, from San Diego, California, allegedly threatened to kill Johnson, his wife, and their four young children due to their political beliefs. This alarming incident underscores the growing hostility faced by conservative figures in today's political climate.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrest, confirming that Isbell faces federal charges for sending threatening communications. According to Gateway Pundit, Bondi stated, The author of this letter made it very clear that he hated Benny because of his views, and he wanted Benny dead. This was a coward hiding behind a keyboard who thought he could get away with this. Thats why were standing up here today. You are not going to get away with threatening people in this way.
Bondi further emphasized the collaborative effort that led to Isbell's arrest, noting, Im proud to announce that we have arrested the author of this letter. George Isbell Jr. was taken into custody this morning, and we are charging him federally with mailing threatening communications. It is a crime, and if convicted, he is going to prison. This was incredible teamwork.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) released a statement detailing the complaint against Isbell. It alleges that on or around September 18, Isbell mailed a letter from San Diego threatening to harm Johnson, a media personality based in Tampa, Florida. The letter reportedly stated that Johnson needed "to be exterminated" and referenced the recent death of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk during a public event on a college campus. The letter contained further menacing language, expressing a desire to see Johnson's "head explode" and his "blood stain the concrete red."
If convicted, Isbell could face a maximum sentence of five years in prison. The final sentencing will be determined by a federal district court judge, who will consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines along with other statutory factors.
Benny Johnson took to social media platform X to share his harrowing experience, expressing gratitude for the swift action taken by authorities. An individual has been arrested for threatening to kill my wife, my four children, and me. He sent a letter to my home saying he hated our views and wanted us dead. He is being charged federally and faces prison time,
Johnson wrote. He extended his thanks to President Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and the Department of Justice for their prompt response, stating, Left-wing violence is exploding with copycats appearing everywhere. It is the greatest threat to our country today, targeting people for simply speaking the truth.
Johnson's resolve remains unshaken, as he declared, We will not be silenced. We will not back down. We will not break. You lit a fire that cannot be put out. Charlie Kirk taught us to go on offense. That is exactly what we will do. This incident highlights the increasing dangers faced by those who dare to voice conservative viewpoints, raising concerns about the state of free speech and political discourse in America.
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